📖 Joshua — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Joshua 1:1 Now after Rthe death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,
Joshua 1:2 RMoses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
Joshua 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
Joshua 1:4 RFrom the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
Joshua 1:5 RThere shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Joshua 1:6 RBe strong and of a good courage: for Tunto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, Rwhich Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest Tprosper whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1:8 This Rbook of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt Thave good success.
Joshua 1:9 RHave not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1:10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
Joshua 1:11 Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within Rthree days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.
Joshua 1:12 And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,
Joshua 1:13 RRemember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.
Joshua 1:14 Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren RTarmed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;
Joshua 1:15 RUntil the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD’s servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.
Joshua 1:16 And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.
Joshua 1:17 According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: Ronly the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.
Joshua 1:18 Whosoever he be Rthat doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 1:1–9 — Joshua commissioned
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
After Moses' death, the LORD commissions Joshua to lead Israel. Courage is joined to careful obedience and continual attention to God's law.
Key Truth: God's presence supports courage and obedient leadership.
Check What You Remember
1. Who was Joshua's father? (Joshua 1:1)
Find it in Joshua 1:1 (KJV).
2. What river was Joshua told to cross? (Joshua 1:2)
Find it in Joshua 1:2 (KJV).
3. When should Joshua meditate in the book of the law? (Joshua 1:8)
Find it in Joshua 1:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 1:10–15 — Preparing to cross
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Joshua orders preparations and reminds the eastern tribes of their obligation to help their brothers receive an inheritance. Their families may remain while armed men cross.
Key Truth: Receiving provision does not remove responsibility toward others.
Check What You Remember
1. Within how many days would Israel cross Jordan? (Joshua 1:11)
Find it in Joshua 1:11 (KJV).
2. Which two full tribes are named with the half tribe of Manasseh? (Joshua 1:12)
Find it in Joshua 1:12 (KJV).
3. Who would remain in the eastern cities with the children and cattle? (Joshua 1:14)
Find it in Joshua 1:14 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 1:16–18 — The people's response
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The people promise to obey Joshua and express their desire that the LORD be with him as with Moses. They repeat the call to strength and courage.
Key Truth: The new leader is received with a commitment to obey.
Check What You Remember
1. Who did the people say they had obeyed previously? (Joshua 1:17)
Find it in Joshua 1:17 (KJV).
2. Whom did they ask to be with Joshua? (Joshua 1:17)
Find it in Joshua 1:17 (KJV).
3. What two qualities did they urge Joshua to have? (Joshua 1:18)
Find it in Joshua 1:18 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Deuteronomy 31:6 — The call to courage continues the encouragement given before Moses' death.
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Reflect and Apply
Which truth from this chapter do you want to remember? What question or related Scripture would you like to explore next? You can keep these thoughts in your private Notes below.
Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. How does the command about the law connect meditation and action?
2. What assurance supports the command to be strong and courageous?
3. How does the promise to Joshua echo the LORD’s presence with Moses?
4. When may the eastern tribes return to their possessions?
5. What distinction governs the eastern tribes’ participation?
Notes
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