Joshua 24:32 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 24:29-33

This book, which began with triumphs, here ends with funerals, by which all the glory of man is stained. We have here 1. The burial of Joseph, Josh. 24:32. He died about 200 years before in Egypt, but gave commandment concerning his bones, that they should not rest in their grave until Israel had rest in the land of promise; now therefore the children of Israel, who had brought this coffin full of bones with them out of Egypt, carried it along with them in all their marches through the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 24:32

And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt ,.... At the request, and by the order of Joseph, Genesis 50:25 ; which were punctually observed by the children of Israel under the direction and command of Moses, and therefore is ascribed to him, as here to them, Exodus 13:19 , buried they in Shechem ; not in the city, but in a field near it, as the next clause shows. The Jews in their Cippi Hebraici say F7 Ut supra. (Cippi Heb. p. 32.) , that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 24:32

And the bones of Joseph - See the note on Genesis 50:25 , and on Exodus 13:19 . This burying of the bones of Joseph probably took place when the conquest of the land was completed, and each tribe had received its inheritance; for it is not likely that this was deferred till after the death of Joshua. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 24:32

Verse 32 32.And the bones of Joseph, etc The time when the bones of Joseph were buried is not mentioned; but it is easy to infer that the Israelites had performed this duty after they obtained a peaceful habitation in the city of Shechem. For although he had not designated a particular place for a sepulchre, they thought it a mark of respect to deposit his bones in the field which Jacob had purchased. It may be, however, that this is expressed as a censure on the sluggishness of the people, to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:29-33

The end of the work. We now reach the conclusion of the narrative. Like every other biography, it ends with death. Well were it for us all if death came at the conclusion of a well spent life like Joshua's. I. A GOOD MAN 'S END . We read in the Book of the Revelation, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord … their works do follow them." Few have been privileged to be "followed" by their works like Joshua. He led the Israelites into the promised land, and left them there. For... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:30-33

Three graves. Such is the story of life. The end of it is always in some sepulchre. "They buried Joshua." "They buried the bones of Joseph." "They buried Eleazer." So the land is taken in possession. Every grave becoming a stronger link, binding the people to each other and to the land God gave them. Look at these graves. And observe— I. EVERY LIFE AT LAST FINDS A GRAVE . However strong the frame and long the conflict, at last the priest must lay down the censer, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:32

And the bones of Joseph (see Genesis 50:24 , Genesis 50:25 ; Exodus 13:19 ). Nothing could more fully show the reverence in which the name of Joseph was held in Israel than this scrupulous fulfilment of his commands, and the careful record of it in the authentic records of the country. This passage is another link in the chain of evidence which serves to establish the authenticity and early date of the present hook. For though Joseph's name was always a striking one in Israelitish... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:32

Joseph's bones. I. THE BURIAL OF JOSEPH 'S BONES WAS A JUSTIFICATION OF HIS FAITH . Joseph had been so sure that God would give the promised land to Israel that he had made his brethren swear to bring up his bones with them ( Genesis 50:25 ). II. THE BURIAL OF JOSEPH 'S BONES WAS AN EXAMPLE OF DEFERENCE TO THE WISHES OF THE DEAD . It is well that children should respect the wishes of departed parents. Much good may be learnt by... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 24:32

Joshua 24:32. The bones of Joseph Joseph died two hundred years before in Egypt, but gave commandment concerning his bones, that they should not rest in a grave till Israel rested in the land of promise. Now, therefore, they were deposited in that piece of ground which his father gave him near Shechem. One reason why Joshua called all Israel to Shechem, might be to attend Joseph’s bones to the grave. So that he now delivered, as it were, both Joseph’s funeral sermon, and his own farewell... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 24:1-33

23:1-24:33 JOSHUA’S FAREWELLNothing is recorded of events that occurred between Joshua’s division of the land and his farewell addresses to the nation many years later. His life was now drawing to a close (see v. 14), and he called Israel’s leaders together to pass on some encouragement and warning (23:1-2). He assured them that God would continue to fight for his people till all the remaining Canaanites were destroyed, provided his people remained true to the covenant. They were to love God,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 24:29-33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 24:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 24:32

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 24:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:29-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:30-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 24:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 24:32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 24:1-33

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