Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Joshua 8:30
Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal,Then — Namely, after the taking of Ai. For they were obliged to do this, when they were brought over Jordan into the land of Canaan, Deuteronomy 11:29; 27:2,3, which is not to be understood strictly, as if it were to be done the same day; for it is manifest they were first to be circumcised, and to eat the passover, which they did, and which was the work of some days; but as soon as they had opportunity to do it, which was... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Joshua 8:30
built an altar: Genesis 8:20, Genesis 12:7, Genesis 12:8 in mount Ebal: Moses himself had twice given express orders for this solemnity; once Deuteronomy 11:29, Deuteronomy 11:30, in which he pointed out the very place where it was to be performed; and again, at the Deuteronomy 27:1, there is a renewal of the instructions to Joshua, with special reference to minute particulars. It was a federal transaction: the covenant was now renewed between God and Israel upon their taking possession of... read more