ESV Reformation Study Bible – Josh 24:3
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Josh 24:3

24:3 Then I. God is the dominant subject of the verbs in vv. 3–13.

made his offspring many. The promise of many descendants to Abraham is a preeminent concern in Genesis (Gen. 12:2; 15:5; 17:2 and notes), and is related to God’s blessing on humanity in Gen. 1:2618 (cf. Ex. 1:7 note).