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and every armed man of you will pass over the Jordan before Yahweh, until he has driven out his enemies from before him,
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Fighting 'Before the Lord'
Commentators explain that going 'before the Lord' was a literal reality for the Israelites. The Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence, went ahead of them. This meant their military campaign was a sacred duty, undertaken in God's presence and for His purposes. God Himself is described as the one who would drive out the enemies, emphasizing that the victory ultimately belonged to Him.
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Reformed Baptist
And will go all of you armed over Jordan before the Lord Moses tries them thoroughly, and is very express in his wor…
Presbyterian
Here is the good effect of plain dealing. Moses, by showing them their sin and its danger, brought them to their duty without murmuring or disputin…
