JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 5:1__ A new generation is circumcised to remind them of their privileged covenant relationship with God. The Passover celebration reminds them that God released them from slavery. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 5:2 MAKE FLINT KNIVES... CIRCUMCISE... A SECOND TIME. Circumcision was a reminder of God’s lasting covenant with Israel (Genesis 17:10). All males were circumcised when they were eight days old. Flint, or obsidian, was easily available and was particularly well suited for use i... [ Continue Reading ]
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 5:6 Scripture frequently describes Canaan as a LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY (see Exodus 13:5; Leviticus 20:24; Numbers 13:27; etc.). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for [ Continue Reading ]
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 5:9 The REPROACH OF EGYPT may have been the insults the Egyptians would have made if the Lord had not brought Israel into the Promised Land (Exodus 32:12; Numbers 14:13; Deuteronomy 9:28). It could also represent the disobedient generation that has now died (see Joshua 5:4). ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 5:10 For the background of the PASSOVER, see Exodus 12:1; on the timing of the Passover, see Exodus 12:18; Leviticus 23:5. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=im [ Continue Reading ]
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 5:12 MANNA CEASED. See Exodus 16:35. They no longer need the food that God gave them in the desert. They now enjoy the FRUIT OF THE LAND OF CANAAN. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 5:13 A MAN WAS STANDING BEFORE HIM. Joshua seems to wonder if this man is an Israelite or an enemy solider. The COMMANDER OF THE ARMY OF THE LORD answers “NO,” that is, “Neither.” Joshua’s reaction to the man shows that Joshua believes this being possesses divine authority. The... [ Continue Reading ]