Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
Joshua 1:7
Prosper - See the margin. The literal rendering should be retained here since the notion of prosperity is separately introduced by a different word in Joshua 1:8.
Prosper - See the margin. The literal rendering should be retained here since the notion of prosperity is separately introduced by a different word in Joshua 1:8.
Verse Joshua 1:7. _ONLY BE THOU STRONG, AND VERY COURAGEOUS_] Ισχυε ουν, και ανδριζου σφοδρα. - Sept. _Be strong therefore, and play the man_ _to the uttermost_. Though God had promised him that no m...
ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS I. THE ENTRANCE OF THE PEOPLE INTO CANAAN AND THE CONFLICTS 1. The Entrance Commanded and Success Promised CHAPTER 1 _ 1. The Lord speaks to Joshua (Joshua 1:1)_ 2. Joshu...
I. JOSHUA'S COMMISSION; PREPARATION FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE JORDAN. This chapter does not call for much comment. It is, for the most part, an introduction to the whole book from a Deuteronomic writer....
OBSERVE. take HEED. Some codices, with two early printed editions, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate read "observe and do". PROSPER. deal wisely....
DISCOURSE: 243 CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE Joshua 1:7. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the Law which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it...
_VER._ 7. _ONLY BE THOU STRONG AND VERY COURAGEOUS,_ &C.— God requires of Joshua fortitude and courage; which, indeed, ought necessarily to adorn the character of every person raised to the government...
_God's Promise to Joshua 1:1-9_ Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses-' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is de...
_BE STRONG AND OF A GOOD COURAGE: FOR UNTO THIS PEOPLE SHALT THOU DIVIDE FOR AN INHERITANCE THE LAND, WHICH I SWARE UNTO THEIR FATHERS TO GIVE THEM._ No JFB commentary on these verses....
JOSHUA BY DIVINE COMMISSION SUCCEEDS MOSES Joshua 1:1 to Joshua 5:12 record the preparations for the Holy War....
COME IN, AND RECEIVE GOD’S PROMISES! JOSHUA _BRIAN ROWLANDS_ Maps to help you to study this book are on the Internet at www.easyenglish.info. ABOUT THIS BOOK 1 LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JOSHUA...
רַק֩ חֲזַ֨ק וֶֽ אֱמַ֜ץ מְאֹ֗ד לִ שְׁמֹ֤ר
CHAPTER V. JOSHUA'S ENCOURAGEMENT. Joshua 1:6. GOD has promised to be with Joshua, but Joshua must strive to act like one in partnership with God. And that He may do so, God has just two things to p...
THE NEW LEADER'S COMMISSION Joshua 1:1 Joshua was a prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and was born in Egypt. After the Exodus he became captain of the host, Exodus 17:9. With Caleb he brought back a go...
In the Hebrew division of the Scriptures after the Torah or Law came the Prophets, divided into the Earlier Prophets and the Later Prophets. In this section the first Book is the Book of Joshua. Its c...
A LEADER FOR ISRAEL'S FIRST STEPS Since Moses could not lead the people into the promised land, God had to choose a new leader to direct their steps. God selected another man of faith, Joshua. It was...
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it [to] the right hand or [to] the left, that tho...
_From it. Hebrew him, Moses. But the Masorets order us to read it. (Haydock) --- Understand, or "succeed." (Chaldean) (Vatable)_...
It is sweet to the believer to remark, in the instance of one so highly taught, and so greatly favoured in times that were past, how needful notwithstanding past grace, future assistance was. Though J...
The book of Joshua naturally follows the five books of Moses, and indeed is connected more manifestly with those that go before it than might appear to an ordinary reader. It opens not with a mere par...
Let us apply ourselves now to the study of this book. The first chapter shews us Joshua placed in service by Jehovah who commands him to go over Jordan into the land which He had given to the children...
ONLY BE THOU STRONG, AND VERY COURAGEOUS,.... For though Joshua was a man of valour and courage, as appears by his war with Amalek, yet there was need of this exhortation, and of repeating it, since h...
_Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it [to] the right hand or [to] the left, that th...
_Commanded thee_ Remember, that though thou art the commander of my people, yet thou art my subject, and obliged to observe all my commands. _To the right hand or to the left_ That is, in any kind, or...
_ [MOSES AGE, DEATH, AND SUCCESSOUR.]_ 1 The LORD appointeth Ioshua to succeede Moses. 3 The borders of the promised land. 5.9 God promiseth to assist Ioshua. 8 He giueth him instructions. 10 He p...
Only be thou strong and very courageous, said with greater emphasis than in v. 6, THAT THOU MAYEST OBSERVE TO DO ACCORDING TO ALL THE LAW WHICH MOSES, MY SERVANT, COMMANDED THEE, for the leader of the...
JOSHUA FORMALLY COMMISSIONED...
THE LORD'S CHARGE TO JOSHUA (vv. 1-9) Since Moses had passed off the scene, the Lord now speaks directly to Joshua.Joshua had been prepared for leadership by his close association with Moses for ma...
PROSPER: Or, do wisely...
5-9 Joshua is to make the law of God his rule. He is charged to meditate therein day and night, that he might understand it. Whatever affairs of this world we have to mind, we must not neglect the on...
Remember that though thou art the captain and commander of my people, yet thou art my subject, and obliged to observe all my commands. TO THE RIGHT HAND OR TO THE LEFT, i.e. in any kind, or upon any p...
Joshua 1:7 strong H2388 (H8798) very H3966 courageous H553 (H8798) observe H8104 (H8800) do H6213 ...
“ Only be strong, and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have...
Joshua 1:6 This exhortation to be strong and very courageous is given solely with _moral_application, is applied to the keeping of the law of God. The words of Divine injunction rise to the point of...
CONTENTS: Joshua's commission and command. CHARACTERS: God, Moses, Joshua. CONCLUSION: Those who make the Word of God their rule and conscientiously walk by that rule will both do well and make grea...
Joshua 1:1. _The Lord spake to Joshua._ Messiah, the Angel of the covenant, called him anew, and encouraged him to enter on the conquest of the promised land. All gentile mythology is built on this fo...
_NOW after the death of Moses _. .. _ the Lord spake unto Joshua._ THE DEATH OF THE OLD LAWGIVER I. The death of Moses was ushered in by no decay. In this respect it was a striking exception to the...
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 1:1 Crossing into the Land. Leadership of Israel passes from Moses to Joshua, who has been chosen (see Deuteronomy 31:1) to lead the people to thei
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 1:5 BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS (see Deuteronomy 31:6,...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Joshua 1:3. Every place that the sole] Every place against which your faith and courage lead you to go up, shall be yours. Your inheritance in the land shall have no limits but those...
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Joshua 1:6_ THE CHARACTER AND SPHERE OF COURAGE These words are principally about courage. Joshua would both need it, and need to shew it, in leading the Israelite...
EXPOSITION THE SOURCE OF JOSHUA'S CONFIDENCE.— JOSHUA 1:5 THERE SHALL NOT ANY MAN BE ABLE TO STAND BEFORE THEE. Literally, _no one_ _shall set himself up against thee, i.e; _successfully resist thee...
At this time you may be seated and we'll turn to the book of Joshua. Now it came to pass after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minis...
1 Chronicles 22:13; 1 Kings 2:3; Deuteronomy 12:32; Deuteronomy 28:14;...
JOSHUA AND THE CANAAN REST Joshua 1:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Joshua comes in as the complement to the work of Moses. Joshua stands as the type of the Lord Jesus; for "Grace and Truth came by Jesus Chri...
Commanded thee — Remember, that though thou art the commander of my people, yet thou art my subject, and obliged to observe all my commands. To the right hand or to the left — That is, in any kind, or...