In whom is the spirit. Compare Genesis 41:38. Joshua was endowed by God with the requisite spiritual qualifications for the office. Moses,…

In whom is the spirit ... — The definite article is not used in the original. The word translated “spirit” appears to den…

And the Lord said to Moses. Here we see that Joshua was given in answer to the prayers of Moses, which is not stated elsewhere. But, so th…

And the Lord said to Moses
In answer to his request:

take you Joshua the son of Nun…

Envious spirits do not love their successors, but Moses was not one of these. We should concern ourselves, both in our prayers and in our efforts, …