Joshua 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 24

1 And it happened after the dying of Moses the servant of Jehovah, Jehovah spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,

2 My servant Moses has died. And now rise up, cross over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them, to the sons of Israel.

3 Every place on which the sole of your foot shall tread, I have given it to you, as I spoke to Moses.

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Chapter Summary

Jehovah appoints Joshua to succeed Moses. 5 Jehovah promises to assist Joshua. 8 He gives him instructions. 10 He prepares the people to pass over Jordan.

Key Hebrew Words

תַּנְחִיל֙ get as a possession H5157 · TWOT 1342
תַּעֲרֹ֖ץ cause to tremble H6206 · TWOT 1702
תַּשְׂכִּ֔יל lay crosswise H7919 · TWOT 2264
צִוְּ lay charge H6680 · TWOT 1887
גִּבּוֹרֵ֣י strong H1368 · TWOT 310b

Cross-References

People & Context

Jehovah Commissions Joshua

Jehovah speaks to Joshua after Moses' death, commanding him to cross the Jordan and promising success and his presence if Joshua strictly obeys the La…

Command to Prepare Provisions

Joshua commands the officers to pass through the camp and tell the people to prepare food, as they will cross the Jordan in three days.

Charge to the Transjordan Tribes

Joshua reminds the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh of Moses' command to leave their families behind and cross the Jordan armed to assi…

Timeline

Jehovah Commissions Joshua

Jehovah speaks to Joshua after Moses' death, commanding him to cross the Jordan and promising success and his presence if Joshua strictly obeys the Law.

Joshua 1:1-9
Command to Prepare Provisions

Joshua commands the officers to pass through the camp and tell the people to prepare food, as they will cross the Jordan in three days.

Joshua 1:10-11
Charge to the Transjordan Tribes

Joshua reminds the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh of Moses' command to leave their families behind and cross the Jordan armed to assist their brothers.

Joshua 1:12-15

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