Joshua:14

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* Verse 1-5 - The Israelites must occupy the new conquests . Canaan would have been subdued in vain , if it had not been inhabited . Yet every man might not go and settle where he pleased . God shall choose our inheritance for us . Let us survey our heritage of present mercy , our prospect for the land of promise , eternal in the heavens . Is God any respecter of persons ? Is it not better that our place , as to earthly good or sorrow , should be determined by the infinite wisdom of our heavenly Father , than by our own ignorance ? Should not those for whom the great mystery of godliness was exhibited , those whose redemption was purchased by Jesus Christ , thankfully refer their earthly concerns to his appointment ? * Verse 6-15 - Caleb 's request is , "Give me this mountain ," or Hebron , because it was formerly in God 's promise to him , and he would let Israel knows how much he valued the promise . Those who live by faith value that which is given by God 's promise , far above what is given by his providence only . It was now in the Anakims ' possession , and Caleb would let Israel know how little he feared the enemy , and that he would encourage them to push on their conquests . Caleb answered to his name , which signifies "all heart ." Hebron was settled on Caleb and his heirs , because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel . Happy are we if we follow him . Singular piety shall be crowned with singular favour . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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