Joshua 1:5

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 1:5

“There shall not any man be able to stand before you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you, I will not fail you, nor forsake you.” God’s promise to Joshua was that he would triumph wherever he went, not necessarily always immediately, but always in the end. Furthermore He would also be with him as He had been with Moses, guiding, advising and strengthening, protecting against all comers. He would not fail him. He would not desert him. He would always be able to... 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 1:5

As I was with Moses, to assist him against all his enemies, and in all the difficulties of governing this stiff-necked people, which Joshua might justly fear no less than the Canaanites. I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee; I will not leave thee destitute either of inward support, or of outward assistance. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Joshua 1:3-9

CRITICAL NOTES.—Joshua 1:3. Every place that the sole] Every place against which your faith and courage lead you to go up, shall be yours. Your inheritance in the land shall have no limits but those set by your own unbelief and fears. As far as you will tread, you shall possess. Joshua 1:6. Be strong and firm—(Schroeder)] “The words signify not firmness and strength in general, but the strength in the hands and the firmness in the knees, Isaiah 35:3, cf. Hebrews 12:12-13” (J. H. Michaelis).... 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

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 1:1-18

Joshua 1:1 . The Lord spake to Joshua. Messiah, the Angel of the covenant, called him anew, and encouraged him to enter on the conquest of the promised land. All gentile mythology is built on this foundation, that “God at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets.” Hebrews 1:1. Joshua 1:2 . Arise, and go over Jordan. Christian, be alive like Joshua, whenever the Lord shall address this word to you. Joshua 1:4 . Lebanon. לבן Liban, ... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Joshua 1:1-9

Joshua 1:1-9NOW after the death of Moses . . . the Lord spake unto Joshua.The death of the old lawgiverI. The death of Moses was ushered in by no decay.In this respect it was a striking exception to the rule. His mental vigour wan unimpaired when he passed away. We have evidence of this in that wonderful book of Deuteronomy, which Jesus loved to ponder and to quote. Witness also the grand swan-song into which he bursts before its close, pouring forth the sum and substance of all his warnings... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Joshua 1:5

Jos 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Ver. 5. I will not fail thee. ] This promise is five times, at least, found in Scriptures, and in Hebrews 13:6 , applied to all true believers. As for others, let them read that terrible text, Ezekiel 22:20 ; Ezekiel 29:5 ; - "I will gather you in mine anger and in my fury, and I will leave you there." Lord, "leave us... read more

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