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Expositor's Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:1-2

CHAPTER III.A SUCCESSOR TO MOSES. Joshua 1:2.THERE are some men to whom it is almost impossible to find successors. Men of imperial mould; nature’s primates, head and shoulders above other men, born to take the lead. Not only possessed of great gifts originally, but placed by Providence in situations that have wonderfully expanded their capacity and made their five talents ten. Called to be leaders of great movements, champions of commanding interests, often gifted with an imposing presence,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Joshua 1:1-18

Analysis and Annotations I. THE ENTRANCE OF THE PEOPLE INTO CANAAN AND THE CONFLICTS 1. The Entrance Commanded and Success Promised CHAPTER 1 1. The Lord speaks to Joshua (Joshua 1:1-9 ) 2. Joshua speaks to the people (Joshua 1:10-15 ) 3. The answer of the people (Joshua 1:16-18 ) The little word “now” with which this book begins is in the Hebrew “and.” It links the book with Deuteronomy and the other books of the Pentateuch. It also shows that the previous books were in existence,... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Joshua 1:1

1:1 Now after the {a} death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,(a) The beginning of this book depends on the last chapter of Deuteronomy which was written by Joshua as a preparation to his history. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:1-18

THE LORD'S CHARGE TO JOSHUA (vv. 1-9) Since Moses had passed off the scene, the Lord now speaks directly to Joshua.Joshua had been prepared for leadership by his close association with Moses for many years. Never is there any indication that he aspired to this place of honor, but in God's time he was able to fit into this place because he was God's choice for it. The Lord gave him clear, simple instructions to cross the Jordan, and all Israel with him, into the land provided them by God (v.... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:1-18

JOSHUA IN COMMAND This book might have for a secondary name, The Book of Conquest and Division, with reference to the events it records. The marginal chronology indicates that it covered a period of about twenty-five years, but we have seen that this chronology is not part of the inspired text, and is not to be taken as absolute authority. It is safer to say that we do not know how long a period may have been covered by these events. According to Martin Anstey’s “The Romance of Chronology,”... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Joshua 1:1-9

The Man and His Call Jos 1:1-9 THE book of Joshua has been divided into three sections namely, the conquest of Canaan, Joshua 1-12; the division of the land, Joshua 13-22; while Joshua 23-24, are devoted to a statement concerning the closing days of the soldier Joshua. The main action of the book comprises a period of twenty-five years. The pedigree of Joshua is illustrious; it may be seen in 1 Chronicles 7:20-27 , reaching back through generations to Joseph. His grandfather, Elishama,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Joshua 1:1

CONTENTS Joshua succeeds by the Lord's appointment to the government of Israel on the death of Moses. Joshua accepts the command. The people are pleased with it. Officers in the inferior departments are appointed. The Reubenites, Gadites, and Manassites whose inheritance was on this side Jordan, are engaged to go over with their brethren to the reduction of Canaan. These are the contents of this Chapter. Joshua 1:1 There is no mention how God spake to Joshua. But as Eleazar had the breast plate... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:1

Now: literally, And. Thus the sacred history is connected, the last chapter of Deuteronomy being, in the opinion of many, a part of the work of Josue. (Haydock) --- Moses died on the 1st of the 12th month, Adar, and as soon as that month of mourning had expired, and the spies had returned on the 4th of Nisan, God ordered the people to prepare for their departure. --- Minister. This was by no means degrading. He was designed for the successor of Moses, as Eliseus was to succeed Elias. The... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:1-4

1-4 Joshua had attended upon Moses. He who was called to honour, had been long used to business. Our Lord Jesus took upon him the form of a servant. Joshua was trained up under command. Those are fittest to rule, who have learned to obey. The removal of useful men should quicken survivors to be the more diligent in doing good. Arise, go over Jordan. At this place and at this time the banks were overflowed. Joshua had no bridge or boats, and yet he must believe that God, having ordered the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Joshua 1:1-9

Joshua Formally Commissioned v. 1. Now, after the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord, after the completion of the thirty days' mourning for this great prophet whom the Lord so signally distinguished, Numbers 12:7-Ruth :; Deuteronomy 34:5-Ruth :, it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Joshua, the son of Nun, Moses' minister, not his servant, but his assistant, who had been pointed out some 'time before as the successor of Moses, Numbers 27:15-Isaiah :, had been expressly designated as... read more