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A Unified Representation
Commentators explain that the selection of one man from each of the twelve tribes was intentional. This method ensured that the entire nation was represented in the memorial to come, symbolizing that this was a unified act on behalf of all of Israel, not just a select group.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
Take you twelve men - The order is given in the plural, because no doubt the tribes themselves were to choose their own representat…
John Gill
On Joshua 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
Take you twelve men out of the people
Joshua had before this ordered twelve men to be taken from among them, which s…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 4:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The works of the Lord are so worthy of remembrance, and the human heart is so prone to forget them, that various methods are necessary to refresh o…