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So the Israelites listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/34.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him, doing just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/34.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/34.htm">King James Bible</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/34.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the children of Israel heeded him, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/34.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as Yahweh had commanded Moses. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/34.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as Jehovah commanded Moses. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Before Moses died, he had placed his hands on Joshua, and the LORD had given Joshua wisdom. The Israelites paid attention to what Joshua said and obeyed the commands that the LORD had given Moses. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/34.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joshua, son of Nun, was filled with the Spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him. The Israelites obeyed him and did what the LORD had commanded through Moses. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joshua son of Nun was filled with wisdom, because Moses had appointed him to be his successor. The people of Israel obeyed Joshua and kept the commands that the LORD had given them through Moses. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/34.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now Nun's son Joshua was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had placed his hands on him, so Israelis listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/34.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had placed his hands on him; and the Israelites listened to him and did just what the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened to him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/34.htm">World English Bible</a> Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The children of Israel listened to him, and did as Yahweh commanded Moses. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joshua son of Nun is full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him, and the sons of Israel listen to him, and do as YHWH commanded Moses. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joshua son of Nun is full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands upon him, and the sons of Israel hearken unto him, and do as Jehovah commanded Moses. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom; for Moses placed his hands upon him; and the sons of Israel will hear to him, and they will do as Jehovah commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Josue the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands upon him. And the children of Israel obeyed him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Truly, Joshua, the son of Nun, was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands upon him. And the sons of Israel were obedient to him, and they did as the Lord instructed Moses. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/34.htm">New American Bible</a> Now Joshua, son of Nun, was filled with the spirit of wisdom, since Moses had laid his hands upon him; and so the Israelites gave him their obedience, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him; and the Israelites obeyed him, doing as the LORD had commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him; and the children of Israel obeyed him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yeshua son of Nun was filled by The Spirit of Wisdom, because Moshe laid his hands upon him, and the children of Israel were listening to him and they did as LORD JEHOVAH had commanded Moshe.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him; and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joshua the son of Naue was filled with the spirit of knowledge, for Moses had laid his hands upon him; and the children of Israel hearkened to him; and they did as the Lord commanded Moses. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/34-9.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=9830" 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/34.htm">The Death of Moses</a> …8The Israelites grieved for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days, until the time of weeping and mourning for Moses came to an end. 9<a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: wî·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Now Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bin- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5126.htm" title="5126: nūn (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Joshua. Or Nown; from nuwn; perpetuity, Nun or Non, the father of Joshua.">of Nun</a> <a href="/hebrew/4392.htm" title="4392: mā·lê (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Full. From male'; full or filling; also fulness; adverbially, fully.">was filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">with the spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">of wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5564.htm" title="5564: sā·maḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To lean, lay, rest, support. A primitive root; to prop; reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of.">had laid</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">So the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·mə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">obeyed</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘ă·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and did</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</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> 10Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face—…<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="/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/1-1.htm">Joshua 1:1-2</a> Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, / “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. <a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9-15</a> After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” / As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. ... <a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a> They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a> Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3</a> And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a> For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a> And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Exodus 35:31</a> And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16</a> As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.full of the spirit<a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a> And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<a href="/numbers/11-17.htm">Numbers 11:17</a> And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9,12</a> Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? … Moses<a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; … <a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a> Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.<a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17-19</a> Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost… the children<a href="/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16-18</a> And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-20.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-8.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-44.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-34.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-44.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-28.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-28.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/1-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/joshua/3-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/joshua/2-24.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/joshua/1-17.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/joshua/1-17.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/1-2.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/2-6.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/joshua/1-17.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/joshua/2-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-20.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 34</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Moses from mount Nebo views the land</a> 5. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">He dies there</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">His burial</a> 7. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-7.htm">His age</a> 8. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Thirty days mourning for him</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Joshua succeeds him</a> 10. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">The praise of Moses</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now Joshua son of Nun Joshua, the successor of Moses, is introduced here as the son of Nun. Joshua's lineage is significant as he comes from the tribe of Ephraim, one of the tribes of Israel. His role as a leader is prefigured in earlier texts, such as his role as a military commander in <a href="/exodus/17-9.htm">Exodus 17:9-14</a> and as one of the two faithful spies in <a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Numbers 14:6-9</a>. Joshua's name, meaning "The LORD is salvation," is a type of Jesus Christ, whose name in Hebrew is Yeshua, the same as Joshua.was filled with the spirit of wisdom The "spirit of wisdom" indicates divine enablement for leadership and decision-making. This wisdom is not merely human insight but a gift from God, as seen in other leaders like Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>). The wisdom given to Joshua is essential for guiding the Israelites into the Promised Land, reflecting the need for spiritual discernment in leadership.because Moses had laid his hands on him The laying on of hands is a significant act of ordination and blessing, symbolizing the transfer of authority and the impartation of the Holy Spirit. This practice is seen throughout Scripture, such as in the ordination of the Levites (<a href="/numbers/8-10.htm">Numbers 8:10</a>) and the commissioning of church leaders in the New Testament (<a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a>). Moses' act signifies God's choice and approval of Joshua as the new leader.So the Israelites obeyed him The obedience of the Israelites to Joshua marks a pivotal moment of transition and continuity in leadership. This obedience is crucial for the success of their conquest of Canaan. It reflects the importance of unity and submission to God-appointed leadership, as emphasized in <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>.and did as the LORD had commanded Moses This phrase underscores the continuity of God's covenant and commandments given through Moses. The Israelites' adherence to these commands is vital for their identity and success as God's chosen people. It also highlights the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises, as seen in the overarching narrative of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joshua_son_of_nun.htm">Joshua son of Nun</a> Joshua is the successor of Moses, chosen to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is described as being filled with the spirit of wisdom. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The great prophet and leader of Israel who led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He laid hands on Joshua, signifying the transfer of leadership and blessing. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, who are now under Joshua's leadership, are obedient to him as they were to Moses. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_laying_on_of_hands.htm">The laying on of hands</a> A significant act of blessing and commissioning, symbolizing the transfer of authority and the impartation of the Holy Spirit. 5. <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 tasked with leading the Israelites into this land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a> Godly leadership is crucial for guiding God's people. Joshua's leadership, filled with the spirit of wisdom, was essential for the Israelites' success. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The spirit of wisdom given to Joshua signifies the Holy Spirit's role in equipping leaders for their tasks. We should seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_laying_on_of_hands.htm">The Significance of Laying on of Hands</a> This act is a biblical tradition that signifies the transfer of authority and blessing. It reminds us of the importance of recognizing and affirming God's calling in others. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god-appointed_leaders.htm">Obedience to God-Appointed Leaders</a> The Israelites' obedience to Joshua reflects the importance of respecting and following leaders whom God has appointed. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_in_god's_plan.htm">Continuity in God's Plan</a> The transition from Moses to Joshua shows that God's plan continues through different leaders. We can trust that God is always at work, even as leadership changes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 34</a> <a href="/q/musical_terms_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abiram in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_laying_hands.htm">What does the Bible say about laying on hands?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_joshua's_appointment.htm">Numbers 27:18–23: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that Joshua’s appointment actually took place as described? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_outside_bible_for_joshua's_rise.htm">Joshua 4:14: Is there any evidence outside the Bible supporting Joshua’s swift rise in status comparable to Moses? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom.--Probably we should connect this with the preceding verse, "The days of mourning for Moses were ended," and ended more naturally because Joshua proved so well able to meet the wants of the people.Moses had laid his hands upon him.--See <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses, Take you Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay your hand on him;">Numbers 27:18</a>; <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm" title="And he laid his hands on him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.">Numbers 27:23</a>. It is the first example of "ordination" in Holy Scripture.And did as the Lord commanded Moses.--Not "commanded Joshua." Joshua would not separate himself from the law given by his Master. Is it not true that when the Israel of God hearken to the true Joshua, they must needs do as the Lord commanded Moses?[11][11] It may be worth while to remark that nowhere does this phrase occur so often as in the record of the setting up of the tabernacle in the last chapter of Exodus. Seven times it is written there that all was done as the Lord commanded Moses. Is it not a figure of the "true tabernacle which the Lord pitched, and not man"--the temple of His Body, which was prepared "to do Thy will, O God"? <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now Joshua וִֽיהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ (wî·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Conjunctive waw | 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 son בִּן־ (bin-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nun נ֗וּן (nūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5126.htm">Strong's 5126: </a> Nun -- father of Joshua was filled מָלֵא֙ (mā·lê) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4392.htm">Strong's 4392: </a> Full, filling, fulness, fully with the spirit ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of wisdom חָכְמָ֔ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Moses מֹשֶׁ֛ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver had laid סָמַ֥ךְ (sā·maḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5564.htm">Strong's 5564: </a> To prop, to lean upon, take hold of his hands יָדָ֖יו (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand on him. עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against So the Israelites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son obeyed וַיִּשְׁמְע֨וּ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently him אֵלָ֤יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to and did וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֔וּ (way·ya·‘ă·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (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 had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua the son of Nun was full (Deut. 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