Joshua 1:1-12:24

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Joshua 1:1-18

PART FIRSTThe Conquest of the Land of CanaanJoshua 1-12____________SECTION FIRSTThe PreparationJoshua 1:1 to Joshua 5:15____________1. The Summons to the War,Joshua 1:0a. The Command of God to JoshuaJoshua 1:1-91Now [And1] after the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord [Jehovah], it came to pass, that the Lord [Jehovah] spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, 2Moses my servant is dead; now therefore [and now2] arise, go over this Jordan, thou and all this people, unto... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Joshua 1:1-6

Joshua THE NEW LEADER’S COMMISSION Jos_1:1 - Jos_1:11 . The closest connection exists between Deuteronomy and Joshua. The narrative may be read as running on without a break. It turns away from the lonely grave up on the mountain to the bustling camp and the new leader. No man is indispensable. God’s work goes on uninterrupted. The instruments are changed, but the Master-hand is the same, and lays one tool aside and takes another out of the tool-chest as He will. Moses is dead,-what then?... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Joshua 1:1-9

the New Leader’s Commission Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua was a prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and was born in Egypt. After the Exodus he became captain of the host, Exodus 17:9 . With Caleb he brought back a good report of the land of Canaan, Numbers 14:7 . Having been found faithful in the smaller sphere, he was promoted to the wider one. As we have seen, one of Moses’ closing acts was to give him a charge. He represents the Lord Jesus, in His risen glory, as the Captain and Leader of the Church.... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Joshua 1:1-18

In the Hebrew division of the Scriptures after the Torah or Law came the Prophets, divided into the Earlier Prophets and the Later Prophets. In this section the first Book is the Book of Joshua. Its content is a continuation of the history of the chosen people. The first division (1-12) tells the story of the conquest of the land. The link of connection between this Book and the preceding ones is arrestingly shown in the use of the word "therefore," in the charge to Joshua; "Moses My servant... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Joshua 1:1-9

Joshua and the Canaan Rest Joshua 1:1-9 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Joshua comes in as the complement to the work of Moses. Joshua stands as the type of the Lord Jesus; for "Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ." 1. Typology is one of the great studies of the Bible. The Children of Israel in their exit from Egypt, by the way of the shed blood; in their baptism unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; in their eating of the manna, and in their drinking of the water from the flinty rock; in their... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:1

Commentary On The Book of Joshua Chapters 1-4. Israel prepare to enter the land of Canaan, and experience the miraculous power of YHWH in opening up the River Jordan so that they can pass over. Meanwhile two military scouts have reconnoitred Jericho, being saved from capture by a prostitute innkeeper Rahab who is promised that when Jericho is taken she and all her close family will be spared. The crossing of the Jordan is safely accomplished and twelve stones set up as a memorial of the event.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:1-18

I. Joshua’ s Commission; Preparation for the Passage of the Jordan.— This chapter does not call for much comment. It is, for the most part, an introduction to the whole book from a Deuteronomic writer. There may have been a Deuteronomic account of the conquest of the land which the compiler of our book used, but more probably the old narrative of JE was taken over by the Deuteronomist, who managed to superimpose his own views by means of an introduction and various additions. These additions... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Joshua 1:1

After the death of Moses; either immediately after it, or when the days of mourning for Moses were expired. Joshua was appointed and declared Moses's successor in the government before this time, and therefore doubtless entered upon the government instantly after his death; and here he receives confirmation from God therein. The servant of the Lord: this title is given to Moses here and Joshua 1:2, as also Deuteronomy 34:5, and is oft repeated, not without cause; partly, to reflect honour upon... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Joshua 1:1-2

THE CALL TO WAR, AND THE RESPONSECRITICAL NOTES.—Joshua 1:1. And it came to pass after—Vayehi achrea.] The conjunction indicates that the history is a continuation of Deuteronomy. This suggests that Joshua was probably the writer of the last chap. of Deut. He takes up and carries on his own record from the point where he left off recounting the death, burial, and character of Moses. After the death] Including the thirty days’ mourning,—Deuteronomy 34:8. Moses’ minister] Not the servant, but... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:1-18

At this time you may be seated and we'll turn to the book of Joshua.Now it came to pass after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying ( Joshua 1:1 ),Moses' minister; it doesn't mean that Joshua was Moses' pastor. The word "minister" there actually is in its true meaning, which is "servant". It is interesting how that somehow we've really sort of twisted the concept of a minister. So many men in the ministry today really... read more

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