約書亞記 1:9-11 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 1:1-9

Honour is here put upon Joshua, and great power lodged in his hand, by him that is the fountain of honour and power, and by whom kings reign. Instructions are given him by Infinite Wisdom, and encouragements by the God of all consolation. God had before spoken to Moses concerning him (Num. 27:18), but now he speaks to him (Josh. 1:1), probably as he spoke to Moses (Lev. 1:1) out of the tabernacle of the congregation, where Joshua had with Moses presented himself (Deut. 31:14), to learn the way... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 1:10-13

Joshua, being settled in the government, immediately applies himself to business; not to take state or to take his pleasure, but to further the work of God among, the people over whom God had set him. As he that desires the office of a minister (1 Tim. 3:1), so he that desires the office of a magistrate, desires a work, a good work; neither is preferred to be idle. I. He issues out orders to the people to provide for a march; and they had been so long encamped in their present post that it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee ?.... The above things, to go over Jordan with the people into the land of Canaan, and to observe the law of Moses in all things, and to be of good courage, which is again repeated; consider who it is that has given these orders and instructions, the great Jehovah, the everlasting I AM, who is faithful to his promises, and able to perform. The consideration of which would serve to animate him to the work he was called unto, to encourage his faith in God, to engage... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:10

Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people ,.... The same word is used in Deuteronomy 16:18 ; where it seems to design such officers that attended on the judges, and executed their orders; but one would think it should here rather signify officers in the army, as captains, and the like; unless it should design a sort of heralds, who were to make proclamation throughout the camp, each of the orders issued by Joshua, immediately upon his having the above directions and instructions... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:11

Pass through the host ,.... The whole camp of Israel, consisting of six hundred thousand fighting men: and command the people ; even all the people of Israel; this includes women as well as men, for the one, as well as the other, were to do what follows, and especially it may seem the business of the former: saying, prepare ye victuals ; this must be understood; as Kimchi observes, of other sorts of food besides bread; for they had manna, the bread of heaven, which fell about their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:10

Commanded the officers - שטרים shoterim . These were different from the שפטים shophetim , who were judges among the people, and whose business it was to determine in all civil cases. The shoterim have been supposed to be subordinate officers, whose business it was to see the decisions of the shophetim carried into effect. Calmet conjectures that the shoterim here may have been the heralds of the army like those so often met with in Homer, who were called the messengers both... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:11

Prepare you victuals - צדה tsedah , such prey or provisions as they had taken from the conquered countries, such as corn, oxen, sheep, etc.; for the word signifies prey, or what is taken by hunting, etc. This was necessary, as they were about to undergo considerable fatigue in marching, and in making preparations for the passage of the Jordan; for although the manna had not ceased to fall, yet such other provisions as are mentioned above were necessary on this occasion. For ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:9

Verse 9 9.Have not I commanded, etc Although in Hebrew a simple affirmation is often made in the form of a question, and this phraseology is of very frequent occurrence, here, however, the question is emphatic, to give an attestation to what had previously been taught, while the Lord, by bringing his own authority distinctly forward, relieves his servant from care and hesitancy. He asks, Is it not I who have commanded thee? I too will be present with thee. Observe the emphasis: inasmuch as it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:10

Verse 10 10.Then Joshua commanded (25) etc It may be doubted whether or not this proclamation was made after the spies were sent, and of course on their return. And certainly I think it not only probable, but I am fully convinced that it was only after their report furnished him with the knowledge he required, that he resolved to move his camp. It would have been preposterous haste to hurry on an unknown path, while he considered it expedient to be informed on many points before setting foot on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:1-9

Joshua the successor of Moses. The very name Joshua, Jesus, "God's salvation," is enough of itself to awaken special interest in the man who, on the page of Scripture, first bears it. It is suggestive at once of the nature of his life work, and it leads us to anticipate some points of analogy between him and the Savior of the world. Joshua is one of the few Old Testament characters against whose name there is no reproach. Not that this Book presents any formal delineation of his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 1:1-9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 1:10-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:1-9

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