約書亞記 13:1-2 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 13:1-6

Here, I. God puts Joshua in mind of his old age, Josh. 13:1. 1. It is said that Joshua was old and stricken in years, and he and Caleb were at this time the only old men among the thousands of Israel, none except them of all those who were numbered at Mount Sinai being now alive. He had been a man of war from his youth (Exod. 17:10); but now he yielded to the infirmities of age, with which it is in vain for the stoutest to think of contesting. It should seem Joshua had not the same strength... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:1

Now Joshua was old, and stricken in years ,.... How old he was cannot be said precisely, but it is very probable he was now about an hundred years of age, for he lived to be an hundred ten; and the land of Canaan was seven years in dividing, as the Jews generally say, and it seems as if he did not live long after that: and the Lord said unto him : either spoke to him out of the tabernacle, or appeared to him in a dream or vision: thou art old, and stricken in years, and there... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:2

This is the land that yet remaineth ,.... Unconquered and not enjoyed, namely, what is after described; and this account is given for Joshua's information, that he might know what to divide, and for the people of Israel's sake, that they might know what they had a right to a claim upon; what they should endeavour to possess themselves of, and what the Lord would deliver into their hands, provided they were obedient to his will, for, because they were not, hence many of these places never... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:1

Joshua was old - He is generally reputed to have been at this time about a hundred years of age: he had spent about seven years in the conquest of the land, and is supposed to have employed about one year in dividing it; and he died about ten years after, aged one hundred and ten years. It is very likely that he intended to subdue the whole land before he made the division of it among the tribes; but God did not think proper to have this done. So unfaithful were the Israelites that he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:2

The borders of the Philistines, and all Geshuri - The borders of the Philistines may mean the land which they possessed on the sea-coast, southwest of the land of Canaan. There were several places named Geshuri, but that spoken of here was probably the region on the south of Canaan, towards Arabia, or towards Egypt. - Calmet. Cellarius supposes it to have been a country in the vicinity of the Amalekites. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:1

Verse 1 1.Now Joshua was old, etc (127) Since we have seen above that the land was pacified by the subjugation of thirty-one kings, it is probable that some cessation now took place for the purpose of resting from their fatigues, lest the people should be worn out by continual service. Nor could that justly be blamed, provided they rested only for a time and continued always intent on the goal set before them. But lest that intermission which was given for the purpose of recruiting new vigor... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:2

Verse 2 2.This is the land, etc The ancient boundaries long ago fixed by God, are recalled to remembrance, in order that Joshua. and the people may feel fully persuaded that the covenant made with Abraham would be fulfilled in every part. Wherefore they are enjoined to make it their study to acquire the parts still remaining to be possessed. The inference will be appropriate if we make a practical application of this perseverance to that which is required of us, viz., to forget the things which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:1

EXPOSITION THE DIVISION OF THE TERRITORY .— Now Joshua was old. This is usually regarded as the second part of the Book of Joshua; the first being devoted to the history of the conquest of Palestine, while the second is engaged with the history of its division among the conquerors. Dean Stanley, in his 'Sinai and Palestine,' as well as in his 'Lectures on the History of the Jewish Church,' describes this portion of the Book of Judges as the 'Domes. day Book' of the land... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:1

Life ending and the work not done. The rest of the land from war, then ( Joshua 12:23 ), was not that of final and completed victory. It was only a temporary truce. The whole land was not yet in the possession of Israel, but enough of it was subdued to prove God's absolute sovereignty over it. And now rest is needful to review the field and secure the ends that have been so far gained. Joshua is too old any longer to carry on the strife, but there is a work that he can do, and which must... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:1

Old age. The most active servant of God may be overtaken by old ago before he has completed what he believes to be the task of his life. This fact suggests various reflections. I. THE GREATNESS OF DUTY AND THE LIMITS OF TIME TOGETHER URGE UPON US THE NEED FOR DILIGENT SERVICE . II. IN GOD 'S SIGHT THAT LIVE IS FINISHED WHICH HAS ACCOMPLISHED ALL WITHIN ITS POWER . Life is long enough for all that God requires of us. We... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 13:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 13:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 13:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 13:1

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