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Afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

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Don't Delay, Begin with God

Matthew Henry highlights that Joshua did not wait for a more convenient or settled time to read God's law. This act of prioritizing covenant renewal teaches that believers should not postpone their spiritual commitments, but rather begin with God in all endeavors to find true prosperity.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

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 Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 8:34

17th Century

Pastor

And afterwards he read all the words of the law
Not the whole Pentateuch, nor the whole book of Deuteronomy, but eit…

Matthew Henry

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…