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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Moses here reminds them of the happy constitution of their government, which was such as might make them all safe and easy if it was not their own fault. When good laws were given them good men were entrusted with the execution of them, which, as it was an instance of God's goodness to them, so it was of the care of Moses concerning them; and, it should seem, he mentions it here to recommend himself to them as a man that sincerely sought their welfare, and so to make way for what he was about... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9

And I spake unto you at that time ,.... About that time; for it was after the rock in Horeb was smitten, and before they encamped at Mount Sinai, that Jethro gave the advice which Moses took, and proceeded on it, as here related; see Exodus 18:1 . saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone ; to rule and govern them, judge and determine matters between them. Jethro suggested this to Moses, and he took the hint, and was conscious to himself that it was too much for him, and so... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 1:9

Verse 9 9.And I spoke unto you at that time. He does not here say that the counsel was suggested to him from another quarter, as to the appointment of the judges; but, perhaps, he dared not mention any name to these proud and perverse people, lest they should reject the thing which was otherwise good, from dislike of its author, as a foreigner. No doubt he is here recounting what had before happened; therefore he confesses himself, from his own personal feelings, unequal to bearing the burden,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:1-18

The impartiality of God to be reflected in the judges of his people. In the following Homilies we adhere to the traditional view of the Mosaic authorship of the book, believing that no sufficient evidence has yet been adduced by the critics for departing from that view. Moses enters upon his addresses in the land of Moab by recapitulating the salient points of the Exodus. The first notable reference is to the appointment of the judges. The qualifications and directions here recorded are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:6-9

A summons to advance. Moses begins by reminding the Israelites how God had formerly summoned them to march upon Canaan. The summons came to them at Horeb, after a sojourn of eleven months. The verses may be applied to illustrate— I. THE CHURCH 'S DANGER —to abide at the mount, to settle down into a state of apathy or simple receptivity. This is met by the call to action—"Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: turn you, and take your journey" ( Deuteronomy 1:6 , Deuteronomy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:6-18

Rules to be observed in choosing rulers. This paragraph may with advantage be compared with Exodus 18:1-27 ; in which there is a fuller account of the circumstances under which the choice of judges and magistrates was proposed and made; this important step towards the order and consolidation of the national life was taken at the suggestion of Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses. Referring to the exposition of that chapter for the historic detail, we note here simply: 1. That the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9

I spake unto you at that time. The somewhat indefinite phrase, "at that time" (comp. Genesis 38:1 ), does not refer to the time after the people departed from Horeb, but to the time generally when they were in that region (see Exodus 18:5 , Exodus 18:13 ). "The imperfect ( וָאֹמַד , I spake), with vaw rel . expresses the order of thought and not of time" (Keil). It is not mentioned in Exodus that Moses spake to the people, as here stated, but what Jethro said to him to this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-16

Division of labor. (Cf. Exodus 18:13-27 .) An instance of a good idea Reminds us that division of labor is as important in Church work as in the arts. I. THE NEGLECT OF DIVISION OF LABOR LEADS TO SERIOUS EVILS . 1. The work is not overtaken. "Not able" ( Deuteronomy 1:9 ). 2. Those who have to do it are greatly overtaxed. "Cumbrance," "burden" ( Deuteronomy 1:12 ). 3. Energy is wasted on subordinate tasks which might be applied to better purpose.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Moses reminds them that he had done all that was required on his part to conduct the people to the enjoyment of what God had freely given to them. The people had so increased in number that Moses found himself unable to attend to all the matters that concerned them, or to adjudicate in all the differences that arose among them. God had brought to pass that which he had promised to Abraham ( Genesis 15:5 ), that his seed should be as the stars of heaven for multitude; in this Moses rejoiced,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

The blessing of good government. I. A WISE MAN DISAVOWS ABSOLUTE MONARCHY . Legislation, the most difficult department of government, had been furnished for Israel by the Supreme Mind of the universe; yet Moses found the task of administration too much for a single arm. The aim of every ruler ought to be, not personal power, but universal service—the greatest good of the greatest number. No wise man will expose himself to the tremendous temptation of personal aggrandizement.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 1:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:6-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:6-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 1:9-18

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