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Joshua 3:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Joshua 3:9

Verse 9 of 17

Scripture focus

And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.

Joshua 3:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 3:9

Theological / Devotional

Come hither. The people must have been in a state of great expectancy. They knew that something unusual was to happen (verse 5). The officers had already instructed the people about following the ark (verse 3), but nothing had been said as to where it would lead them. Joshua had sent the word around the camp that they should sanctify themselves (verse 5), and now he called them to hear additional instructions the Lord had given him. He informed the people as to precisely what would happen. Sharing this information with the people bound them more closely to him. This marked him as a wise and able leader, for an informed people can follow their leader more intelligently.

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