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All Israel, and their elders and officers, and their judges, stood on this side of the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, who bore the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, as well the sojourner as the native; half of them in front of Mount Gerizim, and half of them in front of Mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of Yahweh had commanded at the first, that they should bless the people of Israel.
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First Things First
Commentators highlight that Joshua did not wait for a more convenient or peaceful time to conduct this ceremony. Despite being in the middle of a military campaign in hostile territory, he prioritized renewing Israel's covenant with God. This serves as a powerful reminder to not postpone our commitment to God until life is settled, but to make Him the priority in all circumstances.
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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…
John Calvin
On Joshua 8:33
16th Century
Theologian
And all Israel, and their elders, etc. The third instance of obedience was placing all the tribes on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal to stand…
John Gill
On Joshua 8:33
17th Century
Pastor
And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their
judges, stood on this side the ark, and on tha…
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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…