Joshua 1:8

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 1:8

Jos 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Ver. 8. This book of the law shall not depart. ] Lex sola omnis sapientiae fons est. The Scripture is the only fountain of all wisdom, saith Luther: a who in the same place affirmeth, that he hated his own writings, and wished... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Joshua 1:8

book: Deuteronomy 6:6-1 Samuel :, Deuteronomy 11:18, Deuteronomy 11:19, Deuteronomy 17:18, Deuteronomy 17:19, Deuteronomy 30:14, Deuteronomy 31:11, Psalms 37:30, Psalms 37:31, Psalms 40:10, Psalms 119:42, Psalms 119:43, Isaiah 59:21, Matthew 12:35, Ephesians 4:29 thou shalt: Psalms 1:2, Psalms 1:3, Psalms 19:14, Psalms 119:11, Psalms 119:15, Psalms 119:97, Psalms 119:99, Proverbs 2:1-Deuteronomy :, Proverbs 3:1, Colossians 3:16, 1 Timothy 4:14-Nehemiah : observe: Deuteronomy 5:29,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Joshua 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.Out of thy mouth — That is, thou shalt constantly read it, and upon occasion discourse of it, and the sentence which shall come out of thy mouth, shall in all things be given according to this rule.Day and night — That is, diligently... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 1:8

8. This book of the law Already had revelation solidified itself into a book form. The wisdom of God in selecting this form will be evident when we consider, (1) That the human race instinctively put into monumental form all the great truths, laws, discoveries, and historic events which they wish to perpetuate; (2) The untrustworthy character of oral traditions; (3) The difficulty of corrupting documents intrusted to the guardianship of a class solemnly set apart for that purpose, and... read more