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and command you them, saying, Take hence out of the midst of the Jordan, out of the place where the priests` feet stood firm, twelve stones, and carry them over with you, and lay them down in the lodging-place, where you shall lodge this night.

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The Need for Memorials

Matthew Henry points out that God commanded this memorial because human hearts are prone to forget His mighty works. The stones served as a tangible, physical reminder of God's power, intended for the glory of God and the instruction of future generations.

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Joshua

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 4:3

19th Century

Bishop

Out of the midst of Jordan ... twelve stones —(9) Twelve stones in the midst of Jordan. —It would seem t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 4:3

17th Century

Pastor

And command you them, saying
As follows:

take you hence out of the midst of Jordan …

Matthew Henry

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…

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