THEOSISRoshdestwenski W.G.
Joshua retrieved ten stones from the Jordan River and placed them at a prominent location. The army carried these ten stones with them and situated them there. Additionally, he arranged another set of twelve stones in the river at the spot where the priests’ feet had rested. In Leviticus, God commanded Moses not to erect pillars and stones as symbols. Below the pillar you shall set up for yourselves, below the stones you shall set up in your land for a sign. This command emphasizes that every action must be evaluated based on the actor's intention.
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Although the prohibition in Leviticus specifically forbade the Hebrews from erecting pillars and setting stones to prevent the Israelites from slipping into idolatry—a temptation that arose from their experience in Egypt—Joshua recognized a different purpose for the placement of the twenty stones. He believed that these stones, positioned in a remarkable manner, would serve as a poignant reminder to the Hebrews of God's magnificent deeds. By frequently gazing upon these stones, the people would remember the mercy and generosity of their benevolent Creator.