Joshua 1:17

Joshua Takes Charge · Joshua 1:10–18
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Translations

Modern
Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses.
Traditional
According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the Lord thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.
Literal
As we listened to Moses in all things, so we will listen to you. Only may YHWH your God be with you as He was with Moses.
Latin
Sicut obedivimus in cunctis Moysi, ita obediemus et tibi: tantum sit Dominus Deus tuus tecum, sicut fuit cum Moyse.

Original

Hebrew
English
Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses.

Notes

Israel often did not obey Moses. However, the tribes living east of the Jordan River crossed with the rest of Israel. They did not return to their land and homes until Joshua dismissed them (22:6).

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua Nehemiah’s Confidence in God

Events

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Conquest and Allotment of the Land Gad, Tribe of Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Manasseh, Tribe of Numbers, Book of Tribe of Dan

Topics

Citizens: Loyal: Israelites Joshua: Also Called Jehoshua, and Jehoshuah, and Oshea: Esteem with Which he Was Held Loyalty: Israelites Reubenites: Assist the Other Tribes in Conquest of the Region West of the Jordan River