約書亞記 1:9-11 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:5-9

The source of Joshua's confidence. I. HE HAD BEEN CHOSEN BY GOD . Moses was dead, and Joshua's heart might well have failed him. For the great lawgiver had found the task of leading the Israelites from Egypt to the borders of the promised land too much for his strength and spirit ( Exodus 18:13-17 ; Numbers 11:11-17 ; Deuteronomy 1:9-15 ). Constant rebellions and murmurings had weakened his hands. "They provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:6-9

A renewed covenant. The covenant made with the patriarchs, and afterwards with their descendants when they came out of Egypt, is here renewed in almost the same words. The promises are identical ( Joshua 1:4 , Joshua 1:5 ), and also the conditions of their fulfilment, which are summed up in fidelity and obedience: " Observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded thee" ( Joshua 1:7 , Joshua 1:8 ). This renewal to each generation of the covenant between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:10

EXPOSITION JOSHUA 'S COMMAND TO THE PEOPLE ,— Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people. The Shoterim, a term derived from the same root as an Arabic word signifying "to write." Different ideas have been entertained of their duties. Keil, Jahn ( Hebrew Commonwealth ) , and others believe that they were genealogists; but it seems more probable that their original duties were to keep processes and minutes, and that, like our Indian "writers" and the "Master of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:10-15

Joshua's command to the people. I. WE MUST WORK WITH THE GRACE OF GOD . All these promises of God were not intended to supersede human effort. God had promised to be with Joshua, but Joshua must act on the promise. He had promised to plant the people in the Holy Land, but not without exertion on their part. Where their own action was impossible, as in crossing the Jordan, He did all for them. When a sign of His presence with them was necessary, as at Jericho, He did... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:10-18

Joshua and the Reubenites. The Reubenites and Gadites had already settled on the banks of the Jordan. They were at rest; they had not to await the ordeal of the conquest. As far as they were concerned, they had already received the promise. And yet they were not to be allowed to remain in idleness, and in selfish enjoyment of their own good. They were not to forget their brethren. "Ye shall pass before your brethren armed," said Joshua, "and help them." "And they answered Joshua, saying,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:11

Prepare you victuals. Literally, game, the term being applied to meat obtained by hunting. Thus it is applied by Isaac to Esau's venison in Genesis 27:1-46 . Here it means food of any kind, but especially animal food. It is therefore obvious that the miraculous supply of manna was soon to cease (cf. Joshua 5:12 ). Within three days. Much difficulty has been created here by the fact that another three days are mentioned in Genesis 3:2 as elapsing after the return of the spies,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 1:10

Officers - The “scribes.” (See the Exodus 5:6 note, and Deuteronomy 16:18.) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 1:11

Prepare you victuals - The order was probably given with the knowledge that the manna would cease when the host crossed the Jordan Exodus 16:35, and possibly because amidst their preparations there might not be opportunity to gather it in sufficient quantity. Nor does it appear that manna ever formed the whole and sole sustenance of the people. (Compare Numbers 20:1 note.)It is the view of the majority of commentators - Jewish and Christian, ancient and modern - that the “three days” here named... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 1:8-9

Joshua 1:8-9. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth That is, thou shalt constantly read it, and upon occasion discourse of it, and the sentence which shall come out of thy month, shall in all things be given according to this rule. Day and night That is, diligently study, and upon all occasions consider what is God’s will and thy duty. The greatness of thy place and employments shall not hinder thee from this work, because this is the only rule of thy private actions and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 1:10-11

Joshua 1:10-11. The officers of the people Those who commanded under Joshua, in their respective tribes and families, attended him for orders, which they were to transmit to the people. Prepare you victuals For although manna was given them to supply their want of ordinary provisions in the wilderness; yet they were allowed, when they had opportunity, to purchase other provisions, and did so, Deuteronomy 2:6; Deuteronomy 2:28. And now, having been some time in the land of the Amorites,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:6-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:10-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:10-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 1:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 1:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 1:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 1:8-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 1:10-11

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