Joshua 1:5

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 1:5-9

It is sweet to the believer to remark, in the instance of one so highly taught, and so greatly favoured in times that were past, how needful notwithstanding past grace, future assistance was. Though Joshua had been so faithful and courageous in the case of the spies, when his faithfulness made him and Caleb stand alone amidst the general murmur, yet grace is wanted afresh for every new occasion. Dearest Jesus! do thou supply my soul anew from thy fullness every day, for every day, and all the... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Joshua 1:5

Resist you. They shall at last be overcome, and their resistance will prove detrimental to themselves. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:5-9

5-9 Joshua is to make the law of God his rule. He is charged to meditate therein day and night, that he might understand it. Whatever affairs of this world we have to mind, we must not neglect the one thing needful. All his orders to the people, and his judgments, must be according to the law of God. Joshua must himself be under command; no man's dignity or dominion sets him above the law of God. He is to encourage himself with the promise and presence of God. Let not the sense of thine own... 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

Johann Peter Lange

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

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