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For you will lead these people into the land that the LORD swore to their ancestors he would give them. You are the one who will divide it among them as their grants of land. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land that the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall put them in possession of it. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">King James Bible</a> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you will give it to them as an inheritance. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, &#8220Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which Yahweh has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all [the people of] Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you will give it to them as an inheritance. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Moses then summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land the LORD swore to give to their ancestors. You will enable them to take possession of it. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Moses then summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, &#8220Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land the LORD swore to give to their fathers. You will enable them to take possession of it. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of good courage: for thou shalt go with this people into the land which Jehovah hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Moses called Joshua up in front of the crowd and said: Joshua, be brave and strong as you lead these people into their land. The LORD made a promise long ago to Israel's ancestors that this land would someday belong to Israel. That time has now come, and you must divide up the land among the people. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt go with this people into the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous. You will go with these people into the land that the LORD will give them, as he swore to their ancestors. You will help them take possession of the land. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the presence of all the people of Israel, "Be determined and confident; you are the one who will lead these people to occupy the land that the LORD promised to their ancestors. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Moses called on Joshua and told him in the presence of everyone in Israel, "Be strong and courageous, because you'll bring this people to the land that the LORD your God had promised to give your ancestors. You will be the one who causes them to possess it. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/31.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Moses called out to Joshua in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you will accompany these people to the land that the LORD promised to give their ancestors, and you will enable them to inherit it. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous: for you shall go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people to the land which the LORD hath sworn to their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/31.htm">World English Bible</a> Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which Yahweh has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Moses calls for Joshua and says to him before the eyes of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you go in with this people to the land which YHWH has sworn to their fathers to give to them, and you cause them to inherit it; <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Moses calleth for Joshua, and saith unto him before the eyes of all Israel, 'Be strong and courageous, for thou -- thou dost go in with this people unto the land which Jehovah hath sworn to their fathers to give to them, and thou -- thou dost cause them to inherit it; <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Moses will call to Joshua and say to him before the eyes of all Israel, Be strong and be active, for thou shalt go in with this people to the land which Jehovah sware to thy fathers to give to them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Moses called Josue, and said to him before all Israel: Take courage, and be valiant: for thou shalt bring this people into the land which the Lord swore he would give to their fathers, and thou shalt divide it by lot. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Moses called Joshua, and, before all of Israel, he said to him: ‘Be strong and valiant. For you shall lead this people into the land which the Lord swore that he would give to their fathers, and you shall divide it by lot. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Moses summoned Joshua and in the presence of all Israel said to him, “Be strong and steadfast, for you shall bring this people into the land which the LORD swore to their ancestors he would give them; it is you who will give them possession of it. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel: “Be strong and bold, for you are the one who will go with this people into the land that the LORD has sworn to their ancestors to give them; and you will put them in possession of it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Moses called Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Moshe called to Yeshua and said to him before the eyes of all Israel: “Be strong and be strengthened because you bring in this people to the land that LORD JEHOVAH swore to their fathers to give to them, and you shall cause them to inherit it.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel: 'Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt go with this people into the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Moses called Joshua, and said to him before all Israel, Be courageous and strong; for thou shalt go in before this people into the land which the Lord sware to your fathers to give to them, and thou shalt give it to them for an inheritance. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/31-7.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/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=8630" 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/deuteronomy/31.htm">Joshua to Succeed Moses</a> 7<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.">Then Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called</a> <a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: lî·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">for Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: lə·‘ê·nê (Prep-l:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rå̄·ʾēl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</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/553.htm" title="553: we·’ĕ·māṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">and courageous,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: tā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">will go</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</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/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">swore</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: la·’ă·ḇō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to their fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">to give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">and you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5157.htm" title="5157: tan·ḥî·len·nāh (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 3fse) -- A primitive root; to inherit (figurative) mode of descent), or to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or distribute, instate.">shall give it to them as an inheritance.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> 8The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”…<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="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a> Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / 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. / This 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. ... <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a> And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ... <a href="/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16-18</a> So they answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go. / Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. / Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words, all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!” <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/28-20.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="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a> “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” <a href="/joshua/3-7.htm">Joshua 3:7</a> Now the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you just as I was with Moses. <a href="/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25</a> “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a> So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm">1 Kings 2:2-3</a> “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / 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="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a> “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a> You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall cause them to inherit it.Be strong<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6,23</a> Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… <a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Deuteronomy 1:38</a> But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.<a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Deuteronomy 3:28</a> But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.for thou must<a href="/deuteronomy/31-3.htm">Deuteronomy 31:3</a> The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said.<a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Deuteronomy 1:38</a> But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.<a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Deuteronomy 3:28</a> But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/30-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-16.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-3.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-1.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-67.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Sworn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/31-28.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-29.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Sworn</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 31</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-1.htm">Moses encourages the people</a> 7. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">He encourages Joshua</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year</a> 14. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">God gives a charge to Joshua</a> 19. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-19.htm">and a song to testify against the people</a> 24. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-24.htm">Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep</a> 28. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-28.htm">He makes a protestation</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 transition of leadership is significant, as Joshua has been Moses' aide and military leader. The calling signifies a public endorsement and transfer of authority, ensuring continuity in leadership. Joshua's role is crucial as he is to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, a task Moses was not permitted to complete due to his disobedience at Meribah (<a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12</a>).and said to him in the presence of all Israel This public declaration serves to affirm Joshua's leadership in front of the entire nation, ensuring that the people recognize and accept him as their new leader. It also emphasizes the transparency and accountability in the transition of power. The presence of all Israel underscores the communal aspect of their journey and covenant with God, reinforcing the unity and collective responsibility of the people.Be strong and courageous This exhortation is a recurring theme in the commissioning of Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a>). Strength and courage are essential qualities for Joshua as he faces the daunting task of leading the Israelites into a land filled with formidable enemies. This phrase also reflects a reliance on God's power and presence, rather than mere human strength. It is a call to faith and trust in God's promises and guidance.for you will go with this people into the land Joshua's mission is to lead the Israelites into Canaan, the land promised to their ancestors. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The journey into the land is both a physical and spiritual endeavor, requiring obedience and faithfulness to God's commands. Joshua's leadership is pivotal in guiding the people through this transition.that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them This reference to God's oath underscores the faithfulness and unchanging nature of God's promises. The land is not just a geographical location but a symbol of God's covenantal relationship with Israel. The promise to the patriarchs (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7, 15</a>:18) is now coming to fruition, demonstrating God's sovereignty and commitment to His people.and you shall give it to them as an inheritance Joshua's role is not only to lead the people into the land but also to allocate it among the tribes of Israel as their inheritance. This distribution is a fulfillment of God's promise and a tangible expression of His provision and blessing. The concept of inheritance is significant, as it ties the people to the land and to their identity as God's chosen nation. It also foreshadows the spiritual inheritance believers receive through Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who brought them out of Egypt and guided them through the wilderness. He is preparing to pass leadership to Joshua. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> Moses' assistant and successor, chosen to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. His name in Hebrew, "Yehoshua," means "Yahweh is salvation." 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are on the brink of entering the Promised Land. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as an inheritance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_oath.htm">The LORD's Oath</a> The covenant promise God made to the patriarchs to give their descendants the land of Canaan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_transition.htm">Leadership Transition</a> Leadership transitions are significant moments that require divine guidance and human courage. Moses' charge to Joshua highlights the importance of preparing and empowering new leaders. <a href="/topical/d/divine_promises.htm">Divine Promises</a> God's promises are sure and steadfast. Just as He promised the land to the patriarchs, He fulfills His word through Joshua. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness to His promises. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_strength.htm">Courage and Strength</a> The call to be strong and courageous is a recurring biblical theme. It is not based on human ability but on God's presence and promises. Believers are encouraged to face challenges with confidence in God's support. <a href="/topical/i/inheritance_and_legacy.htm">Inheritance and Legacy</a> The concept of inheritance in the Bible extends beyond physical land to spiritual blessings. Christians are called to live in the reality of their spiritual inheritance in Christ. <a href="/topical/p/public_affirmation.htm">Public Affirmation</a> Moses' public charge to Joshua underscores the importance of community support and accountability in leadership roles. The community's role is to encourage and uphold their leaders.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 31</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/what_did_god_promise_joshua.htm">What did God promise Joshua?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_spiritual_direction.htm">What is spiritual direction?</a> <a href="/q/what_to_do_when_pastor_leaves.htm">What should be done when a pastor leaves?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 7, 8. - Moses, having in view the appointment of Joshua as his successor, also encourages him to go forward on the strength of the Divine promise. Thou must go with this people. This is a correct rendering of the words as they stand in the Hebrew text. The Samaritan, Syriac, and Vulgate have, "Thou shalt bring this people;" but this is probably an arbitrary correction in order to assimilate this to ver. 23. And thou shalt cause them to inherit it; i.e. shalt conduct them to the full possession of the land. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Moses מֹשֶׁ֜ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver called וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read for Joshua לִֽיהוֹשֻׁ֗עַ (lî·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites and said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him אֵלָ֜יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to in the presence לְעֵינֵ֣י (lə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֘ל‪‬ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc “Be strong חֲזַ֣ק (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 courageous, וֶאֱמָץ֒ (we·’ĕ·māṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you אַתָּ֗ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you will go תָּבוֹא֙ (tā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that people הָעָ֣ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the land הָאָ֕רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel swore נִשְׁבַּ֧ע (niš·ba‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear to their fathers לַאֲבֹתָ֖ם (la·’ă·ḇō·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father to give לָתֵ֣ת (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them, לָהֶ֑ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 and you וְאַתָּ֖ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. תַּנְחִילֶ֥נָּה (tan·ḥî·len·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5157.htm">Strong's 5157: </a> To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:7 Moses called to Joshua and said (Deut. 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