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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Joshua 23 - Introduction

A.M. 2560. B.C. 1444.

Joshua reminds the people, assembled for that purpose, of what God had done, and what he would do for them, Joshua 23:1. Exhorts them resolutely to persevere in their duty to God, Joshua 23:6; which he enforces by former benefits, and by promises,9-11: and by threatenings, Joshua 23:12.

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  • KJV Original Language Details

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