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Joshua 1 Commentary

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Joshua 1:1-9 meaning

The LORD commands Joshua to be strong and courageous as he leads Israel into the Promised Land. He urges the new leader to meditate on the Scriptures consistently to be successful in all his endeavors. 

Joshua 1:10-11 meaning

Joshua delegates to the Israelite officers to speak to the people so they all can be ready to cross the Jordan River and conquer the Promised Land. 

Joshua 1:12-15 meaning

Joshua instructs the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, all of whom will settle east of the Jordan, to help their brothers fight until they conquer the Land west of the Jordan.

Joshua 1:16-18 meaning

The eastern tribes agree to Joshua’s demands to help their fellow Israelites conquer the west side of Jordan before settling in their allocated cities. They promise to obey Joshua just as they obeyed Moses, and urge him to be strong and courageous to fulfill God’s calling on his life.