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Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. <a href="/nlt/joshua/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. <a href="/esv/joshua/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. <a href="/bsb/joshua/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. <a href="/kjv/joshua/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the Law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may achieve success wherever you go. <a href="/nasb/joshua/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. <a href="/lsb/joshua/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Only be strong and very courageous to be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn aside from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be prosperous wherever you go. <a href="/amp/joshua/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do [everything] in accordance with the entire law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper and be successful wherever you go. <a href="/csb/joshua/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Above all, be strong and very courageous to carefully observe the whole instruction My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. <a href="/asv/joshua/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest have good success whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/erv/joshua/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest have good success whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/gwt/joshua/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Only be strong and very courageous, faithfully doing everything in the teachings that my servant Moses commanded you. Don't turn away from them. Then you will succeed wherever you go. <a href="/gnt/joshua/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Just be determined, be confident; and make sure that you obey the whole Law that my servant Moses gave you. Do not neglect any part of it and you will succeed wherever you go. <a href="/isv/joshua/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Only be strong and very courageous to ensure that you obey all the instructions that my servant Moses gave you—turn neither to the right nor to the left from it—so that you may succeed wherever you go. <a href="/msb/joshua/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. <a href="/net/joshua/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Make sure you are very strong and brave! Carefully obey all the law my servant Moses charged you to keep! Do not swerve from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be successful in all you do. <a href="/nheb/joshua/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. <a href="/wbt/joshua/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/web/joshua/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Only be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you. Don’t turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Only, be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the Law which Moses My servant commanded you; you do not turn aside from it right or left, so that you act wisely in every [place] to where you go; <a href="/ylt/joshua/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Only, be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded thee; thou dost not turn aside from it right or left, so that thou dost act wisely in every place whither thou goest; <a href="/slt/joshua/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Only be strong and be greatly active, to watch to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded thee: thou shalt not turn aside from it to the right and to the left, so that thou shalt be wise in all things where thou shalt go.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Take courage therefore, and be very valiant: that thou mayst observe and do all the law, which Moses my servant hath commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayst understand all things which thou dost. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, be strengthened and be very steadfast, so that you may observe and accomplish the entire law, which Moses, my servant, instructed to you. You may not turn aside from it to the right, nor to the left. So may you understand all that you should do. <a href="/nabre/joshua/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Only be strong and steadfast, being careful to observe the entire law which Moses my servant enjoined on you. Do not swerve from it either to the right or to the left, that you may succeed wherever you go. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the laws which Moses my servant has commanded you; turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may succeed wherever you go. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Only be strong and be greatly strengthened to keep and do all the laws that Moshe my Servant commanded you. You shall not depart from them, neither to the right nor to the left, so that you will prosper in every place that you will go<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses My servant commanded thee; turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest have good success whithersoever thou goest. <a href="/sep/joshua/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Be strong, therefore, and quit thyself like a man, to observe and do as Moses my servant commanded thee; and thou shalt not turn therefrom to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest be wise in whatsoever thou mayest do. <a href="/parallel/joshua/1-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=59" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/1.htm">God Commissions Joshua</a> …6Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. 7<a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">Above all,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥă·zaq (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">be strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">and very</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: we·’ĕ·maṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">courageous.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: liš·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">Be careful</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to observe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kə·ḵāl- (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: hat·tō·w·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">the law</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·dî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">My servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wə·ḵā (V-Piel-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: tā·sūr (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yā·mîn (N-fs) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">it to the right</a> <a href="/hebrew/8040.htm" title="8040: ū·śə·mō·wl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- The left. ">or to the left,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: taś·kîl (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">you may prosper</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵōl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">wherever</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: tê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">you go.</a> 8This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7-8</a> Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” <a href="/deuteronomy/5-32.htm">Deuteronomy 5:32-33</a> So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-8.htm">Deuteronomy 11:8</a> You shall therefore keep every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and possess the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, <a href="/deuteronomy/28-1.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1</a> “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. <a href="/deuteronomy/29-9.htm">Deuteronomy 29:9</a> So keep and follow the words of this covenant, that you may prosper in all you do. <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">1 Kings 2:3</a> And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">1 Chronicles 22:13</a> Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">1 Chronicles 28:7</a> I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a> David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a> Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1</a> Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. <a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Proverbs 4:25-27</a> Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a> Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Only be you strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.which Moses<a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Joshua 1:1</a> Now after the 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,<a href="/joshua/11-15.htm">Joshua 11:15</a> As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses.<a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Numbers 27:23</a> And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.turn not<a href="/deuteronomy/5-32.htm">Deuteronomy 5:32</a> Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.<a href="/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32</a> What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-14.htm">Deuteronomy 28:14</a> And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.that<a href="/deuteronomy/29-9.htm">Deuteronomy 29:9</a> Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.<a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">1 Kings 2:3</a> And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:<a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">1 Chronicles 22:13</a> Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.prosper.<a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a> This book 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 have good success.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Law</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-3.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-9.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/joshua/1-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Success</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-1.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/genesis/30-30.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/22-3.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/joshua/2-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Law</a> <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/joshua/1-13.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/judges/17-13.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">Right</a> <a href="/joshua/1-13.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Success</a> <a href="/joshua/5-2.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 1</div>1. <a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">The Lord appoints Joshua to succeed Moses</a> 3. <a href="/joshua/1-3.htm">The borders of the promised land</a> 5. <a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">God promises to assist Joshua</a> 8. <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">He gives him instructions</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/1-10.htm">Joshua prepares the people to pass over Jordan</a> 12. <a href="/joshua/1-12.htm">He puts the two tribes and a half in mind of their promise to Moses</a> 16. <a href="/joshua/1-16.htm">They promise him allegiance</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This command to Joshua emphasizes the necessity of inner strength and courage as he assumes leadership of the Israelites after Moses' death. The phrase "be strong and very courageous" is repeated multiple times in the opening chapter of Joshua, underscoring its importance. This strength is not merely physical but also spiritual and moral, reflecting a reliance on God's presence and promises. The call to courage is rooted in the assurance of God's support, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6-8</a>, where Moses encourages Joshua with similar words. The context of entering the Promised Land, a place filled with formidable enemies, necessitates such courage.Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. This directive highlights the centrality of the Mosaic Law in the life of Israel. Joshua is instructed to adhere strictly to the commandments given through Moses, which are detailed in the Torah, particularly in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The law serves as a covenantal guide for the Israelites, outlining their relationship with God and each other. Observance of the law is crucial for maintaining the nation's identity and ensuring God's continued favor. This mirrors the emphasis on obedience found in <a href="/deuteronomy/5-32.htm">Deuteronomy 5:32-33</a>, where adherence to God's commands is linked to life and prosperity.Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, This phrase signifies the importance of unwavering commitment to God's law. The imagery of not turning to the right or left suggests a straight path, symbolizing faithfulness and consistency in following God's commands. This concept is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/4-27.htm">Proverbs 4:27</a>, which advises staying on the path of righteousness. The historical context involves the temptation to adopt the practices and gods of surrounding nations, which could lead Israel astray. The call to steadfastness is a reminder of the need for single-minded devotion to God.so that you may prosper wherever you go. The promise of prosperity is contingent upon obedience to God's law. In the biblical context, prosperity encompasses not only material success but also spiritual well-being and fulfillment of God's promises. The Hebrew understanding of prosperity includes peace, security, and flourishing in the land. This conditional promise is consistent with the blessings and curses outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where obedience leads to blessings and disobedience to curses. The assurance of prosperity wherever Joshua goes reflects God's faithfulness to His covenant and His desire for Israel's success in the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The central figure in this passage, Joshua is the leader of the Israelites after Moses. He is tasked with leading the people into the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The servant of God who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Law from God. He is mentioned as the one who commanded the law to Joshua. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a> Refers to the commandments and instructions given by God to Moses, which Joshua is instructed to follow diligently. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Joshua is leading the Israelites into this land. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, whom Joshua is leading into the Promised Land. They are the recipients of God's promises and commandments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_courage_in_leadership.htm">Strength and Courage in Leadership</a> God calls leaders to be strong and courageous, relying on His strength rather than their own. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_adherence_to_god's_word.htm">Faithful Adherence to God's Word</a> Observing God's law is crucial for success and prosperity. This requires diligence and commitment. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_distractions.htm">Avoiding Distractions</a> Staying focused on God's commandments without deviation ensures spiritual and practical success. <a href="/topical/p/prosperity_through_obedience.htm">Prosperity through Obedience</a> True prosperity comes from following God's ways, not merely material wealth but spiritual fulfillment. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a> Just as Joshua was to follow Moses' example, we are called to continue the legacy of faithfulness in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 1</a> <a href="/q/did_the_law_of_moses_exist_in_joshua_1_7.htm">Joshua 1:7 – Is it plausible that a fully formed Law of Moses existed at this time, despite scholarly debates on when the Pentateuch was compiled? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_jedp_theory.htm">What is the JEDP Theory?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_joshua_lead_the_israelites.htm">How did Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land?</a> <a href="/q/does_lack_of_evidence_undermine_deut._20.htm">If the historical conquest described lacks concrete archaeological evidence, does it undermine the credibility of Deuteronomy 20? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Be very courageous. The word is the same as is translated "be of good courage" above. Knobel remarks that the phraseology here is similar to that of Deuteronomy, but "strange to the other Books" of the Pentateuch. This may be from the fact that Deuteronomy is throughout hortatory, while the other Books are historical. But the recurrence of the hortatory phrases of Deuteronomy here is at least remarkable (see ver. 3). Prosper. Rather, perhaps be wise (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/29-9.htm">Deuteronomy 29:9</a>, though, according to Calvin, the word means, "not only to act prudently but successfully"). The only true Wisdom is that obtained from God, whether in answer to prayer, or in meditation on His law (see <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">1 Corinthians 1:17-31</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12-16</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/joshua/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Above all, רַק֩ (raq) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless be strong חֲזַ֨ק (ḥă·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and very מְאֹ֗ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily courageous. וֶֽאֱמַ֜ץ (we·’ĕ·maṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert Be careful לִשְׁמֹ֤ר (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to to observe לַעֲשׂוֹת֙ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make all כְּכָל־ (kə·ḵāl-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the law הַתּוֹרָ֗ה (hat·tō·w·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law My servant עַבְדִּ֔י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant Moses מֹשֶׁ֣ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver commanded you. צִוְּךָ֙ (ṣiw·wə·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not turn תָּס֥וּר (tā·sūr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside from מִמֶּ֖נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of it to the right יָמִ֣ין (yā·mîn) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> The right hand, side, the south or to the left, וּשְׂמֹ֑אול (ū·śə·mō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8040.htm">Strong's 8040: </a> Dark, the north, the left hand so that לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> Purpose -- intent you may prosper תַּשְׂכִּ֔יל (taś·kîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> To be, circumspect, intelligent wherever בְּכֹ֖ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every you go. תֵּלֵֽךְ׃ (tê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">OT History: Joshua 1:7 Only be strong and very courageous (Josh. 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