Joshua 14 - Introduction
* The nine tribes and a half to have their inheritance. (1-5) Caleb obtains Hebron. (6-15)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The nine tribes and a half to have their inheritance. (1-5) Caleb obtains Hebron. (6-15)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-5 The Israelites must occupy the new conquests. Canaan would have been subdued in vain, if it had not been inhabited. Yet every man might not go and settle where he pleased. God shall choose our inheritance for us. Let us survey our heritage of present mercy, our prospect for the land of promise,... [ Continue Reading ]
6-15 Caleb's request is, "Give me this mountain," or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel knows how much he valued the promise. Those who live by faith value that which is given by God's promise, far above what is given by his providence only. It was now i... [ Continue Reading ]