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Confession Glorifies God
Commentators explain that Joshua's command to "give glory to God" was a solemn, formal appeal for Achan to tell the truth. By confessing, Achan would publicly acknowledge God's omniscience (He already knew the sin) and the justice of His judgment, which had identified him through the lot. Telling the truth, even when it reveals our sin, honors God's righteous character.
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 7:19
18th Century
Theologian
Give glory to the Lord - A form of solemn appeal by which the person addressed was called upon before God to declare the truth. The phrase a…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 7:19
19th Century
Bishop
Give ... glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me. —We can hardly read these words of J…
John Calvin
On Joshua 7:19
16th Century
Theologian
And Joshua said to Achan, etc. Although Achan was identified only by lot, which seems to happen by chance, he is completely caught. Yet, b…
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John Gill
On Joshua 7:19
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua said to Achan, my son
Treating him in a very humane, affectionate, and respectable manner, though so grea…
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…