Joshua 1

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God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous and to take possession of the Promised Land.

Joshua 1

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Meet the heroes of Joshua

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God
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Israel
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Moses
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Joshua
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Jordan
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Eve
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Manasseh
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Gad
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Reuben
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Reu

The Commissioning of Joshua

1 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,
Now after the death of <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a> the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Joshua">Joshua</a> the son of Nun, <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a>' minister, saying,
2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
<a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a> my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Jordan">Jordan</a>, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Israel">Israel</a>.
3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
<a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Eve">Eve</a>ry place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a>.
4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a>, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
6 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.
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 to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a> my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/God">God</a> is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
11 Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.
12 And to the Reuben">Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,
And to the <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/<a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Reu">Reu</a>ben"><a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Reu">Reu</a>ben</a>ites, and to the <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Gad">Gad</a>ites, and to half the tribe of <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Manasseh">Manasseh</a>, spake <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Joshua">Joshua</a>, saying,
13 Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.
14 Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;
15 Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.
16 And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.
17 According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.
According as we hearkened unto <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a> in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/God">God</a> be with thee, as he was with <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/Moses">Moses</a>.
18 Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.

Commentary

Joshua 1 is the first chapter of the book of Joshua in the Hebrew Bible. It begins with God speaking to Joshua, the successor of Moses, and commanding him to be strong and courageous as he leads the Israelites into the Promised Land. God promises to be with Joshua and to never leave him, and encourages him to meditate on the law day and night so that he may be successful in his mission. The chapter then goes on to describe the borders of the land that the Israelites are to conquer, and the cities that they are to take. This chapter is an important reminder of the power of God and His promises. It is a reminder that God is always with us, and that He will never leave us. It is also a reminder that we must be diligent in our study of His Word if we are to be successful in our mission. The borders of the land that the Israelites are to conquer are a reminder of the faithfulness of God and His promises to His people. Finally, the cities that the Israelites are to take are a reminder of the power of God and His ability to bring victory to His people.

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FAQ

Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Joshua, chapter 1 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 18 verses in Joshua, chapter 1.