Instead, commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead the people across the Jordan. He will give them all the land you now see before you as their possession.’

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And I implored the Lord at that time. —Two things Moses is recorded to have asked for himself in the story of th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him
Charge him to take the care of the children of Israel, to i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moses encouraged Joshua, who was to succeed him. Thus, the aged and experienced in the service of God should do all they can to strengthen the hand…