Joshua 4:17

Verse 17

‘ Joshua therefore commanded the priests saying, “You, come up out of Jordan.” ’

The emphasis is on the fact that Joshua did precisely what YHWH commanded. The aim is to bring out Joshua’s instant obedience to YHWH’s commands.

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Dr. Peter Pett BA BD (Hons-London) DD is a retired Baptist minister and college lecturer. He holds a BD (good honours) from King's College London and was trained at what is now the London School of Theology (formerly London Bible College).Commentary excludes 1 and 2 Chronicles, Esther, Job, and Psalms 67-150 because the material has not yet been written.... Show more

In this modernly written verse-by-verse commentary of the Bible (see book exclusions below), Dr. Peter Pett leads the reader through the Scriptures with accuracy and insight. Students and scholars alike will delight at Pett's clear and direct style, concisely examining the original text, its writers, translations and above all, the God who inspired it. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 17

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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