2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,
2 "Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe,
2 "Take twelve men from the people, from each tribe a man,
2 "Select twelve men from the people, a man from each tribe,
2 "Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, one man from every tribe,
2 "Now choose twelve men, one from each tribe.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 4:2
Commentary on Joshua 4:1-9
(Read Joshua 4:1-9)
The works of the Lord are so worthy of rememberance, and the heart of man is so prone to forget them, that various methods are needful to refresh our memories, for the glory of God, our advantage, and that of our children. God gave orders for preparing this memorial.