the LORD spake. See note on Exodus 6:10, and compare note on Exodus 3:7.
face to face. To emphasise the communion in the presence of corporate failure; this must ever be individual and personal.
servant. personal attendant, as in Exodus 24:13. Hebrew n'ar, rendered "servant '. 2 Samuel 19:17; 2 Kings 5:20; Nehemiah 5:10, &c.. assistant.
Joshua. See Exodus 17:9. He had not been in the camp; and when Moses went out Joshua remained in the tent.