Whosoever he be that shall rebel against thy commandment, and shall not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of good courage.
This answer was given not by the two tribes and a half only (though they are spoken of immediately before), but by the officers of all the people (Jos 1:10), as their representatives, concurring with the divine appointment, by which Joshua was set over them, and they did it heartily, and with a great deal of cheerfulness and resolution. I. They promise him obedience (v.
Commenting on Joshua 1:16-18
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
Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment,.... Refuses to go over Jordan with his brethren the children of Israel, when commanded by Joshua so to do: and will not hearken to thy words in all that thou commandest him; or, if he does go over, yet will not obey orders to take such a post, or go against such a city, or march...