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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Joshua 22:30

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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it pleased them: Heb. it was good in their eyes, It is remarkable, that Joshua is not once named in this transaction; but this only shews, that he did not in his old age assume any regal authority, but left the elders and magistrates to conduct the general business, only acting himself when great occasions made it necessary. Yet we cannot doubt, that his wisdom and piety influenced the counsels of the elders and people at this time. Jos 22:33; Gen 28:8; Jdg 8:3; Sa1 25:32, Sa1 25:33, Sa1 29:6; Ch2 30:4; Est 1:21 \*marg. Pro 15:1; Act 11:18 Joshua 22:31
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