Joshua 22:1-34 Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,… If conscience be enlightened, and faithful in the trial, a man cannot deliberately deceive himself: he must know whether his resolutions and endeavours be to obey all the will of God; or, whether, like an intermitting pulse, that sometimes beats regularly, and then falters, he is zealous in some duties, and cold, or careless in others? Saul would offer sacrifice, but not obey the Divine command to destroy all the Amalekites: for his partiality and hypocrisy he was rejected of God. 'Tis not the authority of the lawgiver, but other motives that sway those who observe some commands, and are regardless of others. A servant that readily goes to a fair or a feast, when sent by his master, and neglects other duties, does not his master's command from obedience, but his own choice. Sincere obedience is to the royalty of the Divine taw, and is commensurate to its purity and extent. (H. G. Salter.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,WEB: Then Joshua called the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, |
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