_JOSHUA’S FIRST FAREWELL ADDRESS_ CRITICAL NOTES.— Joshua 23:1. A long time after that the Lord had given rest] Probably the beginning of this period is to be reckoned from the time indicated in chap. Joshua 21:44, to the similar phrase of which the historian looks back. The “long time,” after the... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Joshua 23:7. That ye come not among these nations] They were not to form with the Canaanites any civil or social alliances. The word rendered “come” indicates close and familiar intercourse. Neither make mention, _etc_.] “Four different expressions are used to describe idolatry. (1... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Joshua 23:11. Take good heed therefore unto yourselves] _Marg_., “unto your souls.” “Take heed with all your soul;” so _Winer_ and _Ges_., quoted by _Keil_, who adds, The form is used “for the sake of emphasis, to denote that inward vigilance which comes from the soul.” JOSHUA 23:... [ Continue Reading ]