Joshua 5:13,Joshua 5:14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

We have hitherto found God often speaking to Joshua, but we read not till now of any appearance of God's glory to him; now that his difficulties increased his encouragements were increased in proportion. Observe, I. The time when he was favoured with this vision. It was immediately after he had performed the great solemnities of circumcision and the passover; then God made himself known to him. Note, We may then expect the discoveries of the divine grace when we are found in the way of our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 5:13

And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho ,.... Or "in Jericho" F9 ביריחו εν ιεριχω , Sept. in Jericho, Pagninus, Montanus. ; not in the city itself, but in the border of it, as Kimchi and Ben Melech; or on the side of it, as Jarchi; on one side of which he was reconnoitring by himself, very probably seeking for a proper place where to make his first attack; or if he could find out some avenue to the city, whereby he could enter more easily; or it may be he was meditating a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 5:13

When Joshua was by Jericho - The sixth chapter should have commenced here, as this is an entirely new relation; or these two chapters should have made but one, as the present division has most unnaturally divided the communication which Joshua had from the angel of the Lord, and which is continued to Joshua 6:5 . It is very likely that Joshua had gone out privately to reconnoitre the city of Jericho when he had this vision; and while contemplating the strength of the place, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 5:13

Verse 13 13.And it came to pass when Joshua, etc Here we have the narrative of a remarkable vision, by which Joshua was greatly encouraged and emboldened. For though he was strenuously discharging his office, the application of an additional stimulus was not without its use. The angel, however, did not appear solely on his private account, but for the confirmation of the whole people: nay, the Lord looked further forward, that he might furnish posterity with stronger proofs of a kindness which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13

EXPOSITION When Joshua was by Jericho. The preposition בְּ , the principal meaning of which is "in" signifies here "in the immediate neighbourhood of," as in 1 Samuel 29:1 (where, however, the LXX . read "in Endor" ) , Ezekiel 10:15 . Perhaps Joshua had ascended some hill in the close vicinity of the city to reconnoitre it alone, and here he received the directions which resulted in the miraculous capture of the city (see also Genesis 13:18 , where בְּאֵלנֵי ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

The captain of the host. As Moses, on entering on his mission, was favoured with a marvellous Divine manifestation ( Exodus 3:1-6 ), so with Joshua, now that he is about to make his first onslaught on the strongholds of the Canaanites. The angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in a flame of fire. God spoke to him from the midst of the bush that burned but was not consumed. The supernatural radiance was the vehicle of the Divine Presence. God clothed Himself with light as with a garment.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

A soldier's interview with his captain. It adds much to the general power of the Bible as an ethical handbook, that great part of its instruction is conveyed in the pleasing form of history, political and individual. I. JOSHUA 'S ANXIETY . Gilgal, where the ceremonies related in preceding verses were celebrated, was not far from Jericho, the great stronghold which protected the eastern district of Palestine and which it was necessary for the Israelites to capture before they could... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

The Captain of the Church. At the very time when the battle of Israel against the idolators of the land of Canaan was about to commence, Joshua saw a mysterious warrior stand before him sword in hand. "Art thou for us or for our enemies?" he cried. "I am come," is the answer, as Captain of the Lord's host. I. THIS DIVINE CAPTAIN HAS NEVER LEFT THE ARMY OF THE HOLY , though He may NOT AT ALL TIMES have made Himself VISIBLE . He was with the Church when it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 5:13

A man - See Genesis 12:7, note; Genesis 18:2, note. The appearance was that of God manifested in the Person of His Word. Hence, the command of Joshua 5:15. That the appearance was not in a vision merely is clear from the fact that Joshua “went unto Him” and addressed Him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 5:13

Joshua 5:13. When Joshua was by Jericho Hebrew, in Jericho; that is, in the territory adjoining to it; whither he went to view those parts, and discern the fittest places for his attempt upon Jericho. A man One in the appearance of a man. With his sword drawn In readiness to fight, not, as Joshua thought, against him, but for him and his people. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 5:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 5:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 5:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 5:13-15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 5:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 5:13

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