Bible Commentary

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. Verse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:15”

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 valor, and help them; 14. ye shall pass over ] According to the promise solemnly given, Num 32:17; Num 32:27; Num … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:14”

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. 13. Remember the word ] Num 32:20-24 is quoted, not literally, but freely according to the sense. hath given you rest ] Comp. Deu 25:19, “It shall be, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:13”

And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spoke Joshua, saying, 12. the Reubenites ] Gadites, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh, on account of their wealth in flocks and herds (Num 32:16; Num 32:24), had received already their possessions in “the forest-land,” “the pastureland” of the country beyond … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:12”

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. 11. Prepare you victuals ] The word denotes ( a) food got in hunting; ( b) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:11”

Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, 10 18. The Command of Joshua to the People 10. the officers ] Or, Shoterim. The word denotes (1) literally a “writer,” or “scribe;” then (2) an overseer, in whose office were combined various duties, including enrolments, orders &c., also genealogies; (3) a magistrate, prefect, leader … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:10”

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. 9. Have not I commanded thee?] Observe the repetition of the words of exhortation. The Hebrew leader is reminded again and again that it was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:9”

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. 8. This book of the law ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:8”

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. Prosper – See the margin. The literal rendering should be retained here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:7”

Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I swore unto their fathers to give them. Joshua, though a person of great courage and resolution, whereof he had given sufficient proof, yet needs these exhortations, partly because his work was great, and difficult, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:6”