Numbers 27:18

Translations

Modern

And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.

Traditional

And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;

Literal

And YHWH said to Moses, “Take with you Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him.

Latin

Dixitque Dominus ad eum: Tolle Josue filium Nun, virum in quo est spiritus, et pone manum tuam super eum.

Original

Hebrew

English

And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.

Notes

Numbers 27:18–19

Joshua was well prepared to become Israel’s leader. He had already led Israel in battle (compare Exodus 17:8–16). He had also served as Moses’s assistant for many years (Numbers 11:28; compare Exodus 33:11).
Joshua was one of the two faithful spies who knew the people of Israel well (Numbers 13–14). The Spirit of God was with Joshua (compare 11:25–29). His close relationship with God gave him wisdom for the work ahead (for example, Deuteronomy 34:9).
lay your hands on him: This act symbolized transferring authority from an elder leader to his assistant (compare Numbers 8:10–14). Moses did this publicly so that no one would question Joshua's leadership.

Numbers 27:12–23

Israel needed a leader when they entered the land of Canaan. Joshua was chosen to follow Moses.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua Moses Spirit Empowerment The Shepherd

Related verses

Deuteronomy 34:9
Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Genesis 41:38
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
Numbers 27:23
…and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.
Deuteronomy 31:7–8
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
Judges 3:10
The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him.
Deuteronomy 31:23
Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”
Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
Numbers 11:25–29
Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again.
Judges 11:29
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites.
1 Samuel 16:13–14
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.
Daniel 5:14
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 31:1–8

People

Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Nun: Father of Joshua

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Eleazar God, Names of Hand Joshua (Person) Moses Numbers, Book of Shittim (Place)

Topics

Call: To Special Religious Duty: Joshua Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Government: Mosaic: Chose, or Ratified, the Chief Ruler Hand: Joshua Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: Inspiration of Joshua Israel: Joshua Appointed the Leader Joshua: Also Called Jehoshua, and Jehoshuah, and Oshea: Divinely Inspired Joshua: Commissioned, Ordained, and Charged with the Responsibilites of Moses' office Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Appointment of Joshua Obedience: Moses Priest: Officiate at the Choice of a Ruler The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Conferring Civil Power The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Appointing Civil officers

Numbers 27:18

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