Joshua 4:13
About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
About forty thousand prepared for war,.... Accoutred with proper armour to defend themselves, and their brethren, and annoy their enemies: this is to be understood of such a number of the above…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The plains of Jericho, consisting of the higher terrace of the Jordan valley, are almost seven miles broad. The mountains of Judaea here recede somewhat from the river, and leave a level and fertile…
The inspired historian seems to be so well pleased with his subject here that he is loth to quit it, and is therefore very particular in his narrative, especially in observing how closely Joshua…
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