How were the Canaanites affected by the news of Israel's arrival on their coasts?
Of what prophecy was this a fulfillment? Ex 15. 14—17.
What was Joshua commanded to do, and what, was the occasion of it? N. B. The omission in this case was probably with the divine connivance, as the people knew not the precise times when they were to march, and a removal immediately after the operation, might have been dangerous to tender infants. Moreover, as one design of this rite was to distinguish the Israelites from all other people, it was not so necessary to be administered while they were secluded from the world for forty years in the wilderness. This case however is not to be pleaded as authorising the neglect or postponement of any divine ordinance in common circumstances.
How long did they abide in their camp ?
What is meant by "rolling away the reproach of Egypt?" N. B. By their being brought in triumph to the promised land, and put in possession of the covenanted blessings stipulated to the seed of Abraham, of which circumcision was the seal on their part, the reproach or disgrace of their Egyptian bondage was rolled away, and therefore the place was called Gilgal, which signifies rolling.
At what time did the people keep the passover; when did the manna cease; and what did they eat instead of it ?
What miraculous appearance was made to Joshua near Jericho?
How did he accost him, and what answer did he receive? N B.Joshua's ready challenge to the stranger evinced both his great courage, and his concern for the people. "So heartily is lie embarked in Israel's interests, that none shall stand by him with the face cf a man, but he will know whether he be a friend or a foe." Henry*
What honours did Joshua pay to him, and whom does this fact shew him to have been? ch.6.2.
Why did he probably assume that appearance? N. B. His appearance as an armed man was a virtual Junction of the war in which Joshua was engaged, and a pledge that He would be with him and bless him in carrying it on.
What peculiar titles are given to Christ probably in reference to this event? Heb. 2. 10. Is. 55. 4.i
*This refers to Matthew Henry, who wrote an excellent commentary. I'll link it in here later
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