Joshua 1-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:5

There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life ,.... What is promised to the people in common, Deuteronomy 11:25 ; is here particularly promised to Joshua their general; and which was fulfilled in him, and still more in Christ his antitype, who made an end of sin, destroyed the devil, spoiled principalities and powers, abolished death, and overcame the world: as I was with Moses, so will I be with thee ; to counsel and advise, guide and direct, protect... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:6

Be strong, and of good courage ,.... The same exhortation Moses gave him, Deuteronomy 31:7 ; and is afterwards repeated in this chapter, as being of great moment and importance, as it is in the general of an army to show greatness and strength of mind, valour and courage, and not be dismayed at the number and strength of the enemy. As Joshua's work in fighting with the Canaanites, and conquering their land, so Christ's work in the redemption of his people, and subduing their enemies,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:7

Only be thou strong, and very courageous ,.... For though Joshua was a man of valour and courage, as appears by his war with Amalek, yet there was need of this exhortation, and of repeating it, since he was to engage with a people more and mightier than those with him, and who dwelt in strong and fortified places, and had been preparing for some time, having had notice, and were in expectation of the Israelites' attempt upon them: that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth ,.... He was often to read it, frequently repeat it, and speak of it, to refresh his own memory with it, and the memory of those about him. Jarchi restrains it to the book of Deuteronomy now before him: but thou shalt meditate therein day and night ; whenever he had any leisure from the important business of his office, whether by day or night, see Psalm 1:2 , that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:12

And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh ,.... Who were settled on that side Jordan where Israel now were: spake Joshua, saying ; as follows. read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:13

Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you ,.... In Numbers 32:29 ; and to which they had solemnly agreed; and, now the time was come to put it into execution, Joshua reminds them of it: saying, the Lord your God hath given you rest : from their travels, and a settlement in a country agreeably to their own desire: and hath given you this land ; where they now were, and which they had taken from Sihon and Og, kings of the Amorites, and joined to Moab, on the... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:14

Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan ,.... This was what they themselves proposed, agreed unto, and confirmed, Numbers 32:16 , but ye shall pass over before your brethren armed ; bearing arms, to fight for them; for none but such that were fit to bear arms were obliged to go; and these were to go "harnessed" F15 חמשים "ordine militari", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "quintati", Montanus. , as some... read more

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