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But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you shall see.
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God's Unfolding Plan
Commentators explain that God's command to prepare Joshua was a definitive transfer of leadership. While Moses's era was ending, God's plan for His people was not. Scholars note the emphasis: "it is he [Joshua] who shall go over... not Moses." This serves as a comfort that God's work will always continue through the successors He raises up.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
And I implored the Lord at that time. —Two things Moses is recorded to have asked for himself in the story of th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him Charge him to take the care of the children of Israel, to i…
Presbyterian
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…
