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But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. The glory of Yahweh appeared in the tent of meeting to all the children of Israel.
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Rebellion's Violent End
Commentators explain that the people's desire to stone Joshua and Caleb was a predictable escalation of their rebellion against God. John Calvin notes that when people are determined to disobey God, they often react with fury and violence toward those who speak His truth, showing how unchecked sin can lead to murderous rage.
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19th Century
Anglican
But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. All the congregation here, as elsewhere, seems to denote the prince…
16th Century
Protestant
But all the congregation bade stone them. When these wicked men began by murmuring against God and openly criticizing Him, it is no wonder…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But all the congregation bade stone them with stones Namely, Joshua and Caleb, who had made such a faithful report o…
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Presbyterian
Moses and Aaron were astonished to see a people throw away their own mercies. Caleb and Joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. They…
