Jos 24:25-27 | KingComments | STEP | Joshua takes the promise of the people seriously. He writes “in the book of the law of God” what has been said. Then he sets up a large stone as a witness to the promises made by the people. When Joshua has passed away, the stone remains as a lasting reminder that God has heard everything. Joshua writes in the book and sets up the stone as a witness “by the sanctuary of the LORD”. This expression seems to indicate that Joshua brought the ark of the covenant from Shiloh to Shechem for this occasion.

‏ Joshua 24:25-27

Joshua Makes a Covenant

Joshua takes the promise of the people seriously. He writes “in the book of the law of God” what has been said. Then he sets up a large stone as a witness to the promises made by the people. When Joshua has passed away, the stone remains as a lasting reminder that God has heard everything.

Joshua writes in the book and sets up the stone as a witness “by the sanctuary of the LORD”. This expression seems to indicate that Joshua brought the ark of the covenant from Shiloh to Shechem for this occasion.