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The manna ceased on the next day, after they had eaten of the produce of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they ate of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

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God's Provision is Purposeful

All commentators agree that the manna, a 40-year miracle, ceased the very day Israel could eat from the land's natural produce. This teaches a principle about God's provision: He supplies what is needed for the season, and we should not expect miracles when He has provided ordinary means.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 5:12

19th Century

Bishop

The manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land. —The date should be noticed. On the four…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 5:12

17th Century

Pastor

And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of
the old corn of the land
T…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 5:10–12

17th Century

Minister

A solemn Passover was kept at the time appointed by the law, in the plains of Jericho, in defiance of the Canaanites around them. This fulfilled th…

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