Parallel Verses New International Version "Neither," he replied, "but as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come." Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, "What message does my Lord have for his servant?" King James Bible And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? Darby Bible Translation And he said, No; for [as] captain of the army of Jehovah am I now come. Then Joshua fell upon his face to the earth, and worshipped, and said to him, What saith my lord unto his servant? World English Bible He said, "No; but I have come now as commander of Yahweh's army." Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and worshipped, and said to him, "What does my lord say to his servant?" Young's Literal Translation And He saith, 'No, for I am Prince of Jehovah's host; now I have come;' and Joshua falleth on his face to the earth, and doth obeisance, and saith to Him, 'What is my Lord speaking unto His servant?' Joshua 5:14 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBut as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come - By this saying Joshua was both encouraged and instructed. As if he had said, "Fear not; Jehovah hath sent from heaven to save thee and thy people from the reproach of them that would swallow thee up. Israel is the Lord's host; and the Lord of hosts is Israel's Captain. Thou thyself shalt only be captain under me, and I am now about to instruct thee relative to thy conduct in this war." And Joshua - did worship - Nor was he reprehended for offering Divine worship to this person, which he would not have received had he been a created angel. See Revelation 22:8, Revelation 22:9. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge but as captain. or, Prince fell on his Genesis 17:3,17 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying... Revelation 22:8,9 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen... What saith Luke 1:43 And what is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Library The Captain of the Lord's HostAnd he said, Nay, but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. JOSHUA v. 14. The army of Israel was just beginning a hard conflict under an untried leader. Behind them the Jordan barred their retreat, in front of them Jericho forbade their advance. Most of them had never seen a fortified city, and had no experience nor engines for a siege. So we may well suppose that many doubts and fears shook the courage of the host, as it drew around the doomed city. Their chief had his own heavy burden. … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Stones Crying Out Cross References Genesis 17:3 Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, Psalm 24:10 Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty-- he is the King of glory. Jump to Previous Armies Army Bid Bowed Captain Commander Earth Host Indeed Jehovah's Joshua Message Prince Rather Reverence Servant Worship Worshiped WorshippedJump to Next Armies Army Bid Bowed Captain Commander Earth Host Indeed Jehovah's Joshua Message Prince Rather Reverence Servant Worship Worshiped WorshippedLinks Joshua 5:14 NIVJoshua 5:14 NLT Joshua 5:14 ESV Joshua 5:14 NASB Joshua 5:14 KJV Joshua 5:14 Bible Apps Joshua 5:14 Biblia Paralela Joshua 5:14 Chinese Bible Joshua 5:14 French Bible Joshua 5:14 German Bible Joshua 5:14 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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