Commentary on Joshua - Keil & Delitzsch - David Cox

Keil and Delitzsch <strong>Commentary</strong> on the Old Testament
not ironically, or with dissimulation, that Joshua addresses him as "my son," but with
"sincere paternal regard."
(Note: To these remarks Calvin also adds: "This example serves as a lesson to judges, that when
punishing crimes they should moderate their rigour, and not lose all the feelings of humanity; and, on the
other hand, that whilst merciful they should not be careless or remiss.") "Give glory to the Lord:" this is a
solemn formula of adjuration, by which a person was summoned to confess the truth before the face of
God (cf. John 9:24). "And give Him praise:" the meaning is not, "make confession," but give praise, as
Ezra 10:11 clearly shows. Through a confession of the truth Achan was to render to God, as the
Omniscient, the praise and honour that were due.
Joshua 7:20-21
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