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Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture. In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the...

and before the people embarked on their campaigns, a unity in this task needed to be assured (1:12–18). The story of Rahab in chap. 2 shows that the Canaanites were ripe for the taking, since they had heard of Israel and its God and were terrified of them. But Rahab stands as a shining example of a true believer, a Canaanite convert, and she was spared. The Jordan River was a natural barrier that needed to be crossed. However, the story of the crossing in chap. 3 emphasizes two things: (1) God’s
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