Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising .
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Gill's Exposition
Until the Lord hath given your brethren rest, as he hath given you,.... Rest from their travels, as they had:
and they also have possessed the land which the Lord your God giveth them: are settled…
Adam Clarke
Toward the sun-rising - This is the East, as toward the going down of the sun signifies the West.
Joshua, being settled in the government, immediately applies himself to business; not to take state or to take his pleasure, but to further the work of God among, the people over whom God had set him.…
The Command of Joshua to the People
10. the officers Or, Shoterim. The word denotes (1) literally a "writer," or "scribe;" then (2) an overseer, in whose office were combined various duties, including…
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