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Joshua 5:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Joshua 5:14

Verse 14 of 15

Scripture focus

And he said, Nay; but [as] captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?

Joshua 5:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 5:14

Theological / Devotional

The host. Not primarily the Israelite armies, but the armies of heaven (PP 493). Elsewhere the word translated “host” refers specifically to armies (Judges 4:2, 7; etc.), often to the army of Israel (2 Sam. 2:8), sometimes to angels, as here (1 Kings 22:19), and frequently to the stars of heaven (Isa. 34:4). Angels stand ready at all times to minister to the needs of the church and to carry out the commands of their Captain. Those who are confronted with formidable “Jerichos” in their experience may call upon the help of these invisible forces and receive the assurance, as did Joshua, that the resources of heaven are available to every trusting soul. Joshua received the assurance that he would not stand alone at the head of the Hebrew army. As Captain, the Lord Himself would be there, superintending and disposing, ordering and commanding.

Did worship. By accepting the worship offered by Joshua the heavenly Visitor proved Himself to be more than an angel (see Rev. 19:10).

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