18Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.
He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 16-18)This answer was given not by the two tribes and a half only (though they are spoken of immediately before), but by the officers of all the people (Josh. 1:10), as their representatives, concurring with the divine appointment, by which Joshua was set over them, and they did it heartily, and with a great deal of cheerfulness and resolution. I. They promise him obedience (Josh. 1:16), not only as sub…
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