Jos 24:19-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Josh 24:19-24: 24:19-24 Joshua pressed the Israelites from a different perspective to underscore the seriousness of their commitment and to ensure that they were not merely responding to the enthusiasm of the moment. 24:19 God is holy: See thematic note for God’s Absolute Holiness at end of chapter. • God is also jealous; he created every human being for relationship with himself.

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‏ Joshua 24:19-24

Summary for Josh 24:19-24: 24:19-24 ^a Joshua pressed the Israelites from a different perspective to underscore the seriousness of their commitment and to ensure that they were not merely responding to the enthusiasm of the moment. 24:19 ^b God is holy: See thematic note for God’s Absolute Holiness at end of chapter.

• God is also jealous; he created every human being for relationship with himself.
24:22 ^c a witness to your own decision: Joshua pressed the people to repeat their declaration as a legal affirmation and commitment.
24:23 ^d Some Israelites had continued to worship idols since they left Egypt and after experiencing forty years of God’s love and power. Joshua directed them to destroy the idols and turn their hearts to the Lord to serve him alone.