ヨシュア記 4:9-13 JCB

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 4:9

Verse 9 9.And Joshua set up twelve stones, etc Apparently there was no use of stones under the water, and it may therefore seem to have been absurd to bury stones at a depth. The others which were placed in Gilgal being publicly visible, furnished occasion for inquiry; but stones hidden from the eyes of men at the bottom of the water could have no effect in inciting their minds. I admit that a monument altogether buried in silence would have been useless. (51) But when they talked among... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 4:10

Verse 10 10.For the priests which bare, etc If we are ordered to halt while others are hastening, we know how easily a feeling of irksomeness is produced, because we seem to be occupying an inferior position. The priests, therefore, are justly praised for their patience in calmly remaining alone at their post, while the whole people were swiftly hurrying on to the further bank. For they might have begun to feel doubtful lest the heaps of water which were suspended over their heads might... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 4:12

Verse 12 12.And the children of Reuben, etc He makes mention of the expedition of the two tribes and half tribe, as they did not set out to engage in warfare on their own private account, but to assist their brethren, by whose valor their own possession had been obtained in seizing the land of Canaan. Moses had laid them under this obligation, and they had bound themselves by oath that they would accompany the rest of the people till all should have obtained a quiet settlement. They again made... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:1-24

The memorial. Prom this chapter we learn several lessons. I. THE DUTY OF COMMEMORATING , BY A PIOUS MEMORIAL , THE GOOD THINGS GOD HAS DONE FOR US . The memory of events under the law was ever kept up in this way. The memorials of God's mercy we read of in the Old Testament are innumerable. There was circumcision, the memorial of God's covenant with Abraham; the stone set up at Bethel, the memorial of Jacob's vision. There was the passover, the memorial of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:6-22

Memorials. The crossing the Jordan dry shod was tile first miracle which marked the entrance of the people of Israel into the land of Canaan. It was God's purpose that this should be held in perpetual remembrance. Hence the erection of the twelve stones in the bed of the river, to remind the twelve tribes of that which the Almighty hand had wrought for them, in fulfilment of the promise made to their fathers. The material monument would, however, be insufficient of itself to preserve this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:9

And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan. A great deal of ingenuity has been wasted over this passage. Kennicott would read "from the midst," instead of " in the midst;" but this purely conjectural emendation is contrary to the fact that these stones were to be set up where the priests bearing the ark stood, while the others were to be set up where the Israelites rested for the night. Again: it has been asked why stones should be placed as a memorial in the Jordan itself,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:10

For . Rather, and. This verse does not give a reason for the last. The priests which bare the ark stood. This must have been a majestic sight. While the people "hasted" to cross, either that they might effect the passage during the day, or, more probably, Because they crossed in fear and trembling, partly in spite of, and partly because of, the miraculous interposition on their behalf, the priests bearing the ark of God, the visible symbol of His presence, stood solemnly still at the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:12

Armed (see Joshua 1:14 ). Before the children of Israel. Not necessarily "in front of," but "in the sight of," as in Numbers 8:22 . The Israelites were witnesses of the fulfilment of the pledge given them by their brethren. But the usual place of these tribes was not with the vanguard. See last verse, whine the same words are translated "in the presence of." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:13

Prepared for war. εὔζωνοι , LXX . Literally, disencumbered, like the Latin expeditus. Unlike Numbers 31:5 , the Hebrew has the article here. The meaning therefore may be "equipped men of the host," i.e; the light armed and active among them. If we translate thus, it is clear that all their armed men did not go over Jordan. The impedimenta were left behind, under a strong guard (see notes on Joshua 1:14 ). The plains of Jericho. Here the LXX . and Theodotion have τὴν... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 4:9

Another set of stones is intended than that before mentioned. The one set was erected by the command of God at the spot where they passed the night Joshua 4:3; the other by Joshua on the spot where the priests’ feet rested while they bore up the ark during the passage of the people. This spot was near, or perhaps on, the eastern brink (compare Joshua 3:8). These stones would therefore mark the spot at which the people crossed, as the others marked the place in which they lodged the night after... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 4:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 4:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 4:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:6-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 4:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 4:9

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