DISMISSAL OF THE TWO AND A HALF TRIBES. THE AXTAR SET UP AT ED, AND THE CONTROVERSY IT RAISED 1-9. The dismissal of the tribes. 10-34. The controversy at Ed. Here, as in Numbers 25:7, we see Phinehas playing a prominent part, and the contrast between the scenes is instructive. Swift, stern, and re... [ Continue Reading ]
AT SHILOH] the natural place to assemble for so solemn an undertaking. The idea of the tribes is that their brethren are falling into the sin of apostasy (cp. Joshua 22:16; Leviticus 17:8; Deuteronomy 12:5), and that therefore it is incumbent on them to enforce the provisions of Deuteronomy 13:12. T... [ Continue Reading ]
THE INIQUITY OF PEOR] the occasion of Phinehas' former intervention: see Numbers 25.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD GOD OF GODS] the original most impressively combines Hebrew names of God: _El Elohim Jehovah_. These Chapter s form a section by themselves, and give some closing scenes of Joshua's life, as well as his two farewell discourses to the people.... [ Continue Reading ]