because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots and although they are strong, you can drive them out.”
These complainers promised themselves favor because Joshua was of their own tribe, yet he shows no partiality, he administers his office impartially to all. They call their competent provision a mere single lot as if scorning it, though they were blessed abundantly; but those who speak thankfully of present increase should not doubt God will supply what is yet to come.
AI summary
Commenting on Joshua 17:14-18
The mountains are yours, though they seem useless, thick with trees and inhabited by giants. You must cut down both the forest and its people to make the land safe and fruitful. God will be with you against their iron chariots and their strength; do not fear them.
AI summary
The complaint was that their allotment could not contain such a numerous people, yet Joshua rebuked their unbelief and cowardice by turning all their arguments back upon them. His answer was full of wisdom and patriotism alike.
AI summary
Commenting on Joshua 17:14-18