Jos 1:14 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 14. Your wives, your little ones ] And with these it appears, from , were left behind 70,580 effective men to guard them and their property; only 40,000 having passed over Jordan to assist the nine tribes and half to conquer the land. See . Armed ] chamushim, by fives ; in several lines, five in front, probably the usual method of marching; but it seems to signify arrayed, equipped, accoutred, well-armed , and ready for battle. .

‏ Joshua 1:14

Verse 14. Your wives, your little ones] And with these it appears, from Nu 32:17, were left behind 70,580 effective men to guard them and their property; only 40,000 having passed over Jordan to assist the nine tribes and half to conquer the land. See Jos 4:13.

Armed] chamushim, by fives; in several lines, five in front, probably the usual method of marching; but it seems to signify arrayed, equipped, accoutred, well-armed, and ready for battle. See Clarke on Ex 13:18.