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So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel near by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

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Leadership in Obedience

Commentators note that Joshua 'rose up early in the morning,' showing his immediate diligence and readiness to obey God's difficult command. This act of leadership set the tone for the serious and necessary task of dealing with sin in the community.

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Joshua

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 7:14–18

19th Century

Bishop

In the morning therefore you shall be brought.—That is, brought near, or presented. The word used here, and throughout t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 7:16

17th Century

Pastor

So Joshua rose up early in the morning
Which showed his readiness and diligence to obey the command of God; and as t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 7:16–26

17th Century

Minister

See the folly of those who promise themselves secrecy in sin. The righteous God has many ways of bringing to light the hidden works of darkness. Se…