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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people,.... The same word is used in Deu 16:18; where it seems to design such…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Officers - The “scribes.” (See the Exo 5:6 note, and Deu 16:18.)
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Commanded the officers - שטרים shoterim. These were different from the שפטים shophetim, who were judges among the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 1:10-15
Joshua, being settled in the government, immediately applies himself to business; not to take state or to take his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Joshua 1:10-18
The Command of Joshua to the People
10. the officers Or, Shoterim. The word denotes (1) literally a "writer," or…