A commentary of M. John Calvin, upon the book of Joshua finished a little…A commentarie of M. Iohn Caluine, vpon the booke of Iosue finished a little…

9 Have not I commanded thee, &c.) Although the Hebrews do often times by interrogation simply affirm, & that phrase is very common among them: yet this interrogation hath a special force, to confirm the former doctrine, while God bringeth forth his authority, and dischargeth the mind of his servant, both from doubt and care. Is it not I (saith he) which have commanded thee: even I also will be present with thee. This is therefore spoken with a force or emphasis, because it is not lawful to resist his commandments. Again, this place doth teach us, that nothing doth more prevail to make us have sure trust, then when we are bold upon the calling and commandment of God, and being well assured thereof in our conscience, we do follow him as a guide, whithersoever he doth call us.

9 Haue not I commaunded thee, &c.) Although the Hebrues doe often times by interrogation simply affirme, & that phrase is very common among them: yet this interragation hath a speciall force, to confirme the former doctrine, while God bringeth forth his authoritie, and dischargeth the minde of his seruant, both from doubt and care. Is it not I (saith he) whiche haue commaunded thee: euen I also will be present with thee. This is therefore spoken with a force or emphasis, because it is not lawfull to resist his commaundementes. Againe, this place doth teache vs, that nothing doth more preuayle to make vs haue sure trust, then when we are bolde vpon the calling and commaundement of God, and being well assured thereof in our conscience, we doe followe him as a guide, whithersoeuer he doth call vs.

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

10 Then Ioshua commaunded the officers of the people, saying,