Joshua 7:16
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:
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Gill's Exposition
So Joshua rose up early in the morning,.... Which showed his readiness and diligence to obey the command of God; and as there was much work to do, it required that he should rise early:
and brought…
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I. The discovery of Achan by the lot, which proved a perfect lot, though it proceeded gradually. Though we may suppose that Joshua slept the better, and with more ease and…
The Discovery and Punishment of Achan
16. brought Israel by their tribes Joshua first caused the heads of the tribes to come before the Ark, and lots were cast for them, and the lot fell upon Judah;…
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