And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,
Joshua does not settle into ease but immediately sets his officers to work transmitting his commands to their tribes. A magistrate who desires his office desires a work, not idleness; inferior magistrates are as necessary to the public good in their places as the supreme magistrate is in his.
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Commenting on Joshua 1:10-15
And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh,.... Who were settled on that side Jordan where Israel now were: spake Joshua, saying; as follows.
Joshua recalled the condition Moses had set when he granted them the eastern land: they must fulfill their oath to fight. The word "all" should not be pressed, only about 40,000 of the 110,000 fighting men crossed Jordan; the rest remained to defend their families, flocks, and territory they had taken.
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Commenting on Joshua 1:12-18