Joshua 4:1

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

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Interpretation

The works of the Lord are so worthy of rememberance, and the heart of man is so prone to forget them, that various methods are needful to refresh our memories, for the glory of God, our advantage, and that of our children. God gave orders for preparing this memorial.

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This thought runs through Joshua 4:1-5.

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Glossary

Jordan Place: Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.
Joshua Tribe: Jehovah is his help, or Jehovah the Saviour. The son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim, the successor of Moses as the leader of Israel. He is called Jehoshua in Num. 13:16 (A. V. ), and Jesus in Acts 7:45 and Heb. 4:8 .