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A Debate Over Timing
Scholars debate the timing of this event. Some argue it is placed out of order in the text, suggesting it happened after the main conquests due to the logistical difficulty of a 30-mile journey through hostile territory. Others defend its current placement, arguing the victory at Ai secured the route and that it was theologically vital for Joshua to establish God's law in the heart of the land as soon as possible.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 8:30–35
18th Century
Theologian
The account of this solemnity is very brief. An acquaintance with Deuteronomy 27 is evidently presupposed, and the three distinct acts of which the…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 8:30–31
19th Century
Bishop
An altar ... in mount Ebal ... —This was explicitly commanded in Deuteronomy. The blessing was put on mount Gerizim, the altar and…
John Calvin
On Joshua 8:30
16th Century
Theologian
Then Joshua built an altar. God was pleased that this should be the first extraordinary sacrifice offered to him in the land of Canaan, so…
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John Gill
On Joshua 8:30
17th Century
Pastor
Then Joshua built an altar unto the Lord God of Israel in
Mount Ebal .
As was comma…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 8:30–35
17th Century
Minister
As soon as Joshua reached the mountains Ebal and Gerizim, without delay and regardless of the unsettled state of Israel or their enemies, he confir…