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Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as Yahweh commanded Moses.
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God Equips His Leaders
Commentators explain that God did not leave His people without a leader after Moses' death. He divinely equipped Joshua with a 'spirit of wisdom,' which scholars identify as the practical skill needed to govern. This wasn't just natural talent but a specific gift from God to confirm his calling, demonstrating that God empowers those He appoints to lead His people.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Spirit of wisdom - The practical wisdom of the ruler is especially meant.
19th Century
Anglican
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom. —Probably we should connect this with the preceding verse, “T…
16th Century
Protestant
And Joshua the son of Nun. It is again shown how persistently God provided for the welfare of the people. We have already seen how, at the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom , &c.] The successor of Moses, and who, by the spirit of …
Moses brought Israel to the borders of Canaan, and then died and left them. This signifies that the law made nothing perfect ([Reference H…
