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Joshua said to them, Don`t be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage: for thus shall Yahweh do to all your enemies against whom you fight.

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Passing on God's Courage

Commentators note that Joshua's words, "Fear not... be strong and of good courage," directly echo the command God gave him in Joshua 1:9. He is now passing on the divine encouragement he received to his people, grounding their courage not in their own strength, but in God's faithful promise.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 10:25

19th Century

Bishop

Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage. —The very words spoken to Joshua by Jehovah ([Reference Joshua …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joshua 10:25

16th Century

Theologian

And Joshua said to them, Fear not, etc. Joshua now triumphs, in the fate of the five kings, over all the others who remained. For he exhor…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 10:25

17th Century

Pastor

And Joshua said, rest not, nor be dismayed
Not meaning at the kings, who perhaps lay bound upon the ground, or howev…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 10:15–27

17th Century

Minister

None moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. This shows their perfect safety. The kings were called to an account, as rebels agains…