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A Title of Great Honor
Commentators highlight that the title "servant of the Lord" was a special designation of honor. It was primarily given to foundational leaders like Moses and Joshua. Scholars note its use for later figures like David and the prophets, and see its spirit carried into the New Testament for ministers of Christ, signifying a legacy of faithful service to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
The servant of the Lord - This is a title especially given to Moses (Deuteronomy 34:5; Joshua 1:1). In later books, …
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 2:8
19th Century
Bishop
The servant of the Lord. —Deuteronomy 34:5 (Moses); Psalms 18:0 (David); 2 Timothy 2:24 (minist…
John Gill
On Judges 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died ,
[being] an hundred and ten years old. (See Gill on Jo…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 2:6–23
17th Century
Minister
We have a general idea of the course of events in Israel during the time of the Judges. The nation made themselves as wretched and miserable by for…