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and you shall rise up from the ambush, and take possession of the city: for Yahweh your God will deliver it into your hand.
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Confidence in God's Promise
Commentator John Gill highlights that Joshua's confidence was not based on his clever plan but on a direct promise from God. The phrase 'for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand' is the foundation for the entire operation. This teaches that effective action is fueled by a firm trust in God's specific promises.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
Joshua’s general plan of operations is stated in these verses. The following verses explain how it was worked out.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then you shall rise up from the ambush When they should see a signal made, that in (Joshua 8:18[Referenc…
Presbyterian
Observe Joshua's conduct and prudence. Those who would maintain their spiritual conflicts must not love their ease. Probably he went into the valle…
