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Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, where I will commission him.&#8221 So Moses and Joshua came and presented themselves at the tent of meeting. <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “The time has come for you to die. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tabernacle, so that I may commission him there.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tabernacle. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the days approach when you must die. Call Joshua and present yourselves in the tent of meeting, that I may commission him.” And Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves in the tent of meeting. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">King James Bible</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the days approach when you must die; call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of meeting, that I may inaugurate him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves in the tabernacle of meeting. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time for you to die is near; call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, and I will commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, &#8220Behold, the time for you to die is near; call Joshua, and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, that I may commission him.&#8221 So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time for you to die is near; call Joshua, and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Yahweh said to Moses, “Behold, the time for you to die is near; call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time for you to die is near; call Joshua, and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD said to Moses, “The time of your death is now approaching. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting so that I may commission him.” When Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting, <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD said to Moses, &#8220The time of your death is now approaching. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting so that I may commission him.&#8221 When Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting, <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tent of meeting, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tent of meeting. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD told Moses, "You will soon die, so bring Joshua to the sacred tent, and I will appoint him the leader of Israel." Moses and Joshua went to the sacred tent, <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tent of meeting, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tent of meeting. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD said to Moses, "The time of your death is coming soon. Call for Joshua. Both of you come to the tent of meeting, and I will give him his instructions." Moses and Joshua came to the tent of meeting. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, "You do not have much longer to live. Call Joshua and bring him to the Tent, so that I may give him his instructions." Moses and Joshua went to the Tent, <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the LORD told Moses: "Look! Because your time to die is approaching, call Joshua, present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, and then I will commission him." Moses and Joshua complied and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, ?Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.? So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/31.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, "The day of your death is near. Summon Joshua and present yourselves in the tent of meeting so that I can commission him." So Moses and Joshua presented themselves in the tent of meeting. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD said to Moses, "Look, your days approach that you must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the Tent of Meeting, that I may commission him." Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/31.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh said to Moses, “Behold, your days approach that you must die. Call Joshua, and present yourselves in the Tent of Meeting, that I may commission him.” Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the Tent of Meeting. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH says to Moses, “Behold, your days have drawn near to die; call Joshua, and station yourselves in the Tent of Meeting, and I charge him”; and Moses goes—Joshua also—and they station themselves in the Tent of Meeting, <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'Lo, thy days have drawn near to die; call Joshua, and station yourselves in the tent of meeting, and I charge him;' and Moses goeth -- Joshua also -- and they station themselves in the tent of meeting, <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah will say to Moses, Behold thy days draw near to die: call Joshua, and stand ye in the tent of appointment, and I will command him. And Moses will go, and Joshua, and they will stand in the tent of appointment.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord said to Moses: Behold the days of thy death are nigh: call Josue, and stand ye in the tabernacle of the testimony, that I may give him a charge. So Moses and Josue went and stood in the tabernacle of the testimony: <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Lord said to Moses: “Behold, the days of your death draw near. Call Joshua, and stand in the tabernacle of the testimony, so that I may instruct him.” Therefore, Moses and Joshua went and stood in the tabernacle of the testimony. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Bible</a> The LORD said to Moses, The time is now approaching for you to die. Summon Joshua, and present yourselves at the tent of meeting that I may commission him. So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD said to Moses, “Your time to die is near; call Joshua and present yourselves in the tent of meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves in the tent of meeting,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, the day is coming when you must die; call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe: “Behold, your days to die approach; call Yeshua and stand in the Time Tabernacle and I shall command him and Moshe”, and Yeshua went and they stood in the Time Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Behold, thy days approach that thou must die; call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tent of meeting, that I may give him a charge.' And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tent of meeting. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord said to Moses, Behold, the days of thy death are at hand; call Joshua, and stand ye by the doors of the tabernacle of testimony, and I will give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went to the tabernacle of testimony, and stood by the doors of the tabernacle of testimony. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/31-14.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=8719" 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">God Commissions Joshua</a> 14<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.">Then the LORD</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.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/2005.htm" title="2005: hên (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">“Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·me·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the time</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: lā·mūṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">of your death</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: qā·rə·ḇū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">is near.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qə·rā (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">Call</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/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/3320.htm" title="3320: wə·hiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-Imp-mp) -- To set or station oneself, take one's stand. A primitive root; to place; reflexively, to station, offer, continue.">and present yourselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bə·’ō·hel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">at the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: wa·’ă·ṣaw·wen·nū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">so that I may commission him.”</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.">So Moses</a> <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.">and Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/3320.htm" title="3320: way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To set or station oneself, take one's stand. A primitive root; to place; reflexively, to station, offer, continue.">and presented themselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bə·’ō·hel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">at the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting.</a> 15Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent.…<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="/exodus/24-12.htm">Exodus 24:12-13</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” / So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God. <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/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1-3</a> As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “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="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">1 Samuel 12:1-2</a> Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king. / Now here is the king walking before you, and I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a> For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-24</a> And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. / But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">2 Peter 1:13-15</a> I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. / And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times. <a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1</a> It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-3</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27-28</a> Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, / so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Philippians 1:23-24</a> I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. / But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a> For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24-25</a> Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” / And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” <a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9-11</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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, your days approach that you must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.that thou must die<a href="/deuteronomy/31-2.htm">Deuteronomy 31:2</a> And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.<a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">Deuteronomy 34:5</a> So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.<a href="/numbers/27-13.htm">Numbers 27:13</a> And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.I may give<a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23</a> And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.<a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19,20</a> And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight… <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28-31</a> Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood… presented<a href="/exodus/34-2.htm">Exodus 34:2</a> And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto mount Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the mount.<a href="/joshua/24-1.htm">Joshua 24:1</a> And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.<a href="/1_samuel/10-19.htm">1 Samuel 10:19</a> And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, Nay, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/20-10.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-15.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Commission</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-8.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Die</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-18.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-10.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-27.htm">Present</a> <a href="/numbers/31-52.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-2.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/31-54.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-26.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/8-5.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Commission</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-30.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-27.htm">Die</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-30.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-16.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/joshua/7-14.htm">Present</a> <a href="/joshua/24-1.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-15.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-15.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-20.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-19.htm">Yourselves</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'; </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/31.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/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the LORD said to Moses This phrase indicates direct communication from God to Moses, a common occurrence in the Pentateuch. Moses is portrayed as a prophet and leader who has a unique relationship with God, often receiving divine instructions. This communication underscores the authority of Moses as God's chosen leader.Behold, the time of your death is near Moses is informed of his impending death, a reminder of the mortality of even the greatest leaders. This moment is significant as it marks the transition of leadership. Moses' death is a consequence of his disobedience at Meribah (<a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12</a>), highlighting the importance of obedience to God.Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting Joshua is to be publicly appointed as Moses' successor. The Tent of Meeting, a sacred place where God met with Moses, symbolizes divine presence and authority. This setting emphasizes the solemnity and divine approval of the leadership transition.so that I may commission him God's commissioning of Joshua signifies divine endorsement and empowerment for his new role. This commissioning is crucial for establishing Joshua's authority among the Israelites. It parallels the New Testament commissioning of the apostles by Jesus (<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a>).So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting Their obedience in presenting themselves at the Tent of Meeting demonstrates submission to God's will. This act of presenting themselves is a formal acknowledgment of the transfer of leadership. It reflects the biblical principle of orderly succession and preparation for future leadership, as seen in the mentorship of Elisha by Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks directly to Moses, indicating His sovereign control over the leadership transition. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The faithful servant of God, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is nearing the end of his earthly journey. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> Moses' assistant and the appointed successor, who will lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tent_of_meeting.htm">Tent of Meeting</a> The sacred place where God communicated with Moses, symbolizing His presence among the people. 5. <a href="/topical/c/commissioning_event.htm">Commissioning Event</a> A significant moment where God formally appoints Joshua as the new leader of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership_transitions.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership Transitions</a> God orchestrates leadership changes according to His divine plan. Trust in His timing and provision for new leaders. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_mentorship.htm">The Importance of Mentorship</a> Moses' relationship with Joshua highlights the value of mentoring future leaders. Invest in others by sharing wisdom and experience. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Both Moses and Joshua demonstrate obedience to God's instructions. Be willing to step into roles God calls you to, even when they involve significant change. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacred_spaces.htm">The Role of Sacred Spaces</a> The Tent of Meeting was a place of divine encounter. Create spaces in your life for meeting with God and seeking His guidance. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_new_beginnings.htm">Courage in New Beginnings</a> Joshua's commissioning reminds us to be strong and courageous in new ventures, relying on God's promises and presence.<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/why_are_there_anachronisms_in_genesis.htm">If Moses wrote the Torah, why are there anachronisms such as references to kings in Genesis?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a> <a href="/q/when_was_numbers_published.htm">What is the writing date of Genesis?</a> <a href="/q/does_god's_prediction_negate_free_will.htm">Does God's prediction of Israel's rebellion (Deut. 31:16) conflict with the principle of free will, implying a predetermined outcome?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div><a href="/context/deuteronomy/31-14.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, your days approach that you must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.">Deuteronomy 31:14-23</a>. JOSHUA IS APPOINTED BY JEHOVAH TO MOSES' PLACE.(14) Thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves.--What Moses had already done before Israel (<a href="/context/deuteronomy/31-1.htm" title="And Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.">Deuteronomy 31:1-8</a>) is now ratified by Jehovah to Joshua and Moses.Moses and Joshua went.--We may compare this scene with that which is described in <a href="/context/numbers/20-25.htm" title="Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to mount Hor:">Numbers 20:25-28</a>, when Aaron and Eleazar went up to Mount Hor, in order that the priesthood might be transferred from one to the other. Elijah and Elisha, in like manner, went together over Jordan, when Elijah was about to depart (2 Kings 2). For the last time it is recorded here that Jehovah met Moses face to face in the tabernacle. Their next meeting was on Mount Nebo, and the next "within the veil !"<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 14-23. - After nominating Joshua as his successor, and assigning the keeping of the Law to the priesthood and body of elders, Moses was summoned by the Lord to appear with Joshua in the tabernacle, that Joshua might receive a charge and appointment to his office. At the same time, God announced to Moses that after his death the people would go astray, and turn to idolatry, and violate the covenant, so that God's anger should be kindled against them, and he would leave them to suffer the consequences of their folly and sin. In view of this, Moses was directed to write a song and teach it to the people, that it might abide with them as a witness against them, rising up, as songs will do, in the memory of the nation, even after they had apostatized from the path in which the author of the song had led them. Verse 14. - The tabernacle of the congregation; properly, the tent of meeting (cf. <a href="/exodus/33-7.htm">Exodus 33:7</a>; <a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Exodus 39:32</a>). May give him a charge; may constitute him (צִוָּה; cf. <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19</a>; "and constitute him in their sight," Gesenius), appoint and confirm him in this office. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (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 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 אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֗ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver “Behold, הֵ֣ן (hên) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! the time יָמֶיךָ֮ (yā·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of your death לָמוּת֒ (lā·mūṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill is near. קָרְב֣וּ (qā·rə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach Call קְרָ֣א (qə·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֗עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) 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 present yourselves וְהִֽתְיַצְּב֛וּ (wə·hiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3320.htm">Strong's 3320: </a> To set or station oneself, take one's stand at the Tent בְּאֹ֥הֶל (bə·’ō·hel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of Meeting, מוֹעֵ֖ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting so that I may commission him.” וַאֲצַוֶּ֑נּוּ (wa·’ă·ṣaw·wen·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order So Moses מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Joshua וִֽיהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (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 went וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and presented themselves וַיִּֽתְיַצְּב֖וּ (way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3320.htm">Strong's 3320: </a> To set or station oneself, take one's stand at the Tent בְּאֹ֥הֶל (bə·’ō·hel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of Meeting. מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:14 Yahweh said to Moses Behold your days (Deut. 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