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A Spiritual Crisis
Commentators explain that Joshua's profound grief wasn't just over losing soldiers; it was a spiritual crisis. Since God had promised victory, this defeat signaled that God's favor had been withdrawn. Joshua's reaction shows his deep awareness that Israel's success depended entirely on their relationship with God, not their military might.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 7:6
18th Century
Theologian
On these signs of mourning, compare the marginal references, Leviticus 10:6, Numbers 20:6, and 1 Samuel 4:12.
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 7:6
19th Century
Bishop
Joshua rent his clothes ... —The words of Joshua and his behaviour on this occasion are consistent with all that we read …
John Calvin
On Joshua 7:6
16th Century
Theologian
And Joshua rent his clothes, etc. Although it was easy to blame others for the defeat or disgrace they had suffered, and it was by no mean…
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John Gill
On Joshua 7:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua rent his clothes
As was usual in those ancient times, on hearing bad news, and as expressive of grief and…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 7:6–9
17th Century
Minister
Joshua's concern for the honour of God, more than even for the fate of Israel, was the language of the Spirit of adoption. He pleaded with God. He …