Joshua 3:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Now therefore take you twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, out of every tribe a man.”
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What Does Joshua 3:12 Mean?
Joshua tells the people to set apart twelve men, one from each of the tribes of Israel. Their task is not yet explained here; it will be made clear after the crossing, when they are sent to gather memorial stones from the riverbed.
One man for every tribe means the whole nation has a share in what God is doing; no tribe is left out. God's great works are meant to be remembered by all His people together. The chosen twelve will become living witnesses, so that the wonder of this day is carried into the memory of every family in Israel.
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What does Joshua 3:12 mean?
Joshua directs that twelve men, one from each tribe, be chosen for a coming purpose.