Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Joshua 1:1-9 ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

Last acts of Moses. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

A new generation receiving the heritage of the past. The closing scene of Moses' life is drawing nigh. The time is at hand when he and Israel must part, and the leadership must be undertaken by another. As far as can be done, two things have to be ensured—viz, the conservation of Israel's Law, and the conduct of the people to their goal. "God buries his ministers, but he carries on his work." Hence Moses first addresses all the people; then he turns to Joshua, confirming him as the future... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:3-6

But though Moses was no longer to be their leader, he assures them that the Lord would fulfill his engagement to conduct them to the possession of Canaan, even as he had already given them the territory of the kings of the Amorites; and he therefore exhorts them to be of good courage and fearlessly go forward to the conquest of the laud (cf. Deuteronomy 1:21 ; Deuteronomy 10:3 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:3-23

Joshua. Joshua a type of Jesus, the true Leader into the rest of God ( Hebrews 4:8 ). God has given him, as formerly he gave the son of Nun, for "a Leader and Commander to the people" ( Isaiah 55:4 ). I. THE MAN . Joshua as leader was: 1. Divinely appointed (verse 3). 2. Divinely led . "He doth go before thee" (verse 8). The captain had a higher Captain ( Joshua 5:14 ). 3. Divinely assisted . "He will be with thee" (verse 8). Our Leader is Emmanuel—"God... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:7-8

Moses, having in view the appointment of Joshua as his successor, also encourages him to go forward on the strength of the Divine promise. Thou must go with this people . This is a correct rendering of the words as they stand in the Hebrew text. The Samaritan, Syriac, and Vulgate have, "Thou shalt bring this people;" but this is probably an arbitrary correction in order to assimilate this to verse 23. And thou shalt cause them to inherit it ; i . e . shalt conduct them to the full... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 31:7-8

Moses hands over to Joshua that office as leader of the people, to which he had already been designated Deuteronomy 1:38; Numbers 27:23. He assigns also to the Levitical priests and the elders, as the ecclesiastical and civil heads of the nation, the responsibility of teaching the law and enforcing its observance Deuteronomy 31:10-13. Both these were symbolic acts, designed to mark the responsibility of the parties concerned after the death of Moses. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:6

Deuteronomy 31:6. Be strong In faith in God. He will not fail thee nor forsake thee Will not leave thee to thyself, but will be always present with thee to assist and make thee successful in thy undertakings. This promise, though made at this time particularly to Israel and Joshua, yet belongs to all believers, Hebrews 13:5. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:7

Deuteronomy 31:7. Moses said to him in the face of all Israel Lest any should question or deny his authority after Moses’s death. Be strong and of good courage The same exhortation and promise are given to him in particular, that were before given to them all, because he was to bear the charge of them all, and the toil and burden of governing them, and conducting their affairs. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-29

31:1-34:12 MOSES’ LAST DAYSArrangements for the future (31:1-29)Knowing he had only a few more days to live, Moses handed over the leadership of Israel to his divinely appointed successor, Joshua. He reminded both Joshua and the people that fearless commitment to the task ahead, combined with total trust in God, would guarantee victory over the Canaanites and possession of the promised land (31:1-8,14-15,23; see notes on Numbers 27:12-23).Moses then made three separate arrangements to ensure... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong, &c. Compare verses: Deuteronomy 31:7 , Deuteronomy 31:23 .Joshua 1:6 , Joshua 1:9 , Joshua 1:18 ; Joshua 10:25 . 1 Chronicles 22:13 ; 1 Chronicles 28:20 . 2 Chronicles 32:7 . Isaiah 35:3 , Isaiah 35:4 . He will not fail, &c. Compare Deuteronomy 4:31 .Joshua 1:5 . 1 Chronicles 28:20 . See note on Deuteronomy 4:31 . This is the end of Moses' seventh address. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:3-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:3-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:7-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 31:7-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 31:6

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