Joshua 18:3
“And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Joshua said unto the children of Israel,.... To those of the seven tribes:
how long are you slack to go to possess…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This backwardness probably arose from the indisposition of the people to abandon the nomad life in which they had been…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
How long are ye slack to go to possess the land - We find an unaccountable backwardness in this people to enter on the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 18:2-10
Here, I. Joshua reproves those tribes which were yet unsettled that they did not bestir themselves to gain a settlement…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And Joshua said No particulars are given of the solemn and impressive ceremonies which doubtless marked the setting up…
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