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A Divine Signal
Commentators explain that God's command to Joshua was not just general encouragement but a specific, tactical instruction. The outstretched javelin served as the pre-arranged signal for the hidden Israelite forces to attack the city. This shows that God is involved in the details of our challenges, providing precise guidance when we listen.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 8:18
18th Century
Theologian
No doubt Joshua had ascended the heights, most likely those to the north of the valley, so as to separate himself from the fleeing Israelites on th…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 8:18
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear. —In the capture of Ai, as in that of Jericho, each stage of the pro…
John Calvin
On Joshua 8:18
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said to Joshua, etc. This passage shows that, owing either to the strong fortifications of the city, the valor of its inhabit…
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John Gill
On Joshua 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said unto Joshua, stretch out the spear that [is]
in your hand towards Ai
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 8:3–22
17th Century
Minister
Observe Joshua's conduct and prudence. Those who would maintain their spiritual conflicts must not love their ease. Probably he went into the valle…