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A Personal Promise of Presence
Commentators emphasize that God's promise to Joshua—"as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee; I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee"—is a deeply personal assurance. It was given to provide Joshua with the specific confidence needed for his immense task, reminding him of God's proven power and faithfulness shown through Moses.
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. —Compare Genesis 28:15. And consider Hebrews 13:5 as a combination of the two Old…
John Calvin
On Joshua 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
There shall not any man, etc. As a contest was about to be waged with numerous and warlike enemies, it was necessary thus to inspire Joshu…
John Gill
On Joshua 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
There shall not any man be able to stand before you all the
days of your life
What is…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 1:5–9
17th Century
Minister
Joshua is to make the law of God his rule. He is charged to meditate on it day and night, that he might understand it. Whatever affairs of this wor…