Joshua 4:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

Joshua therefore commanded the priests saying, “You, come up out of Jordan.” '

The emphasis is on the fact that Joshua did precisely what YHWH commanded. The aim is to bring out Joshua's instant obedience to YHWH's commands.

Joshua 4:17

17 Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.