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The Consequence of Haste
Commentators note that the truth was revealed in just three days. They see this swift discovery as a direct consequence of Israel's failure to consult God. As Matthew Henry puts it, "We make more haste than good speed when we do not pause to take God with us." This serves as a powerful reminder to seek God's guidance in our decisions rather than acting rashly on incomplete information.
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Joshua
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 9:16
19th Century
Bishop
Their neighbours, and they that dwelt among them. —Literally, and that they (the Gibeonites) were dwellers in the mid…
John Calvin
On Joshua 9:16
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass, etc. The chastisement of their levity by the discovery of the fraud, three days later, must, by the swiftness of the …
John Gill
On Joshua 9:16
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass at the end of three days, after they had
made a league with them
…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 9:14–21
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites, having examined the provisions of the Gibeonites, hastily concluded that they confirmed their account. We make more haste than good…