Translations
Modern
On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses.
Traditional
On that day the Lord magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.
Literal
On that day YHWH exalted Joshua in the eyes of all Israel, and they feared him as they had feared Moses, all the days of his life.
Latin
In die illo magnificavit Dominus Josue coram omni Israël, ut timerent eum, sicut timuerant Moysen, dum adviveret.
Original
Hebrew
English
On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses.
Notes
After God brought the Israelites safely across the Jordan River, the people recognized that God was with Joshua as their leader. They honored Joshua just as they had honored Moses. This trust in Joshua would be important in the years ahead.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Conquest and Allotment of the Land Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of King Rahab (Person) Tribe of Dan