Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,
Joshua had his hands full moving wives, children, cattle, tents, and all their effects across a treacherous ford while an enemy watched; yet even in that press of business, he would not delay the memorial God required. Mark this: however urgent our own affairs, we dare not neglect what belongs to God's glory and His honour, for that is our truest business.
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Commenting on Joshua 4:1-9
Joshua had already chosen twelve men on his own authority, but now God Himself directs it and shows what they are to do. One from each tribe, so the stones they carry speak for all Israel, not for Joshua's will alone.
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The priests holding the ark stand immovable in the riverbed while the whole nation crosses on dry ground. They do not move until every last Israelite has passed; their faithfulness holds the miracle open for everyone.
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Commenting on Joshua 4:1-2