And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
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.
AI summary
Commenting on Joshua 4:1-9
The twelve men, chosen from each tribe to represent the nation, obeyed without deviation. They took the exact number of stones from the precise spot Joshua commanded, carried them six miles on their shoulders to the camp, and laid them down in order, a memorial of obedience and divine faithfulness joined together.
AI summary
the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded--that is, it was done by their twelve representatives.