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I will be with you.” <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD commissioned Joshua the son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the people of Israel into the land that I swore to give them. I will be with you.” <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He inaugurated Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land of which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the sons of Israel into the land which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, &#8220Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the sons of Israel into the land which I swore to them, and I will be with you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the sons of Israel into the land which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the sons of Israel into the land which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then He commanded and commissioned Joshua, the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the sons of Israel into the land which I have sworn to give them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I swore to them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun, &#8220Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I swore to them, and I will be with you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of 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="/cev/deuteronomy/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD told Joshua, "Be brave and strong! I will help you lead the people of Israel into the land that I have promised them." <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Revised Version</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="/gwt/deuteronomy/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD gave this command to Joshua, son of Nun: "Be strong and courageous, because you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you." <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun and told him, "Be confident and determined. You will lead the people of Israel into the land that I promised them, and I will be with you." <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the LORD charged Nun's son Joshua, "Be strong and courageous, because you'll bring the Israelis to the land that I promised to them by an oath. I'll be with you." <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, ?Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/31.htm">NET Bible</a> and the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun, "Be strong and courageous, for you will take the Israelites to the land I have promised them, and I will be with you." <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, "Be strong and courageous; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them: and I will be with you." <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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 swore to them: and I will be with thee. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/31.htm">World English Bible</a> He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and courageous; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them. I will be with you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then He commands Joshua son of Nun, and says, “Be strong and courageous, for you bring in the sons of Israel to the land which I have sworn to them, and I am with you.” <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and He commandeth Joshua son of Nun, and saith, 'Be strong and courageous, for thou dost bring in the sons of Israel unto the land which I have sworn to them, and I -- I am with thee.' <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will command Joshua the son of Nun, and will say, Be strong and active: for thou shalt bring in the sons of Israel to the land which I sware to them, and I will be with thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord commanded Josue the son of Nun, and said: Take courage, and be valiant: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I have promised, and I will be with thee. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Lord instructed Joshua, the son of Nun, and he said: “Be strong and valiant. For you shall lead the sons of Israel into the land which I have promised, and I will be with you.” <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he commissioned Joshua, son of Nun, and said to him, Be strong and steadfast, for it is you who will bring the Israelites into the land which I promised them on oath. I myself will be with you. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and bold, for you shall bring the Israelites into the land that I promised them; I will be with you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said to him, Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to their fathers; and I will be with you. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he commanded Yeshua son of Nun and said to him: “Be strong and be strengthened because you are bringing the children of Israel into the land that I swore to them and I shall be with you.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said: 'Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore unto them; and I will be with thee.' <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he charged Joshua, and said, Be courageous and strong, for thou shalt bring the sons of Israel into the land, which the Lord sware to them, and he shall be with thee. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/31-23.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=8851" 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> …22So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites. 23<a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">Then the LORD commissioned</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/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/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/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·ḇî (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">will bring</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/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">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/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/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘·tî (V-Nifal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">I swore to give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: wə·’ā·nō·ḵî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ’eh·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you.”</a> <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="/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_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/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10-12</a> Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “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="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14</a> The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?” <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="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a> Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <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?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them: and I will be with you.he gave Joshua<a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7,8,14</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="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5-9</a> There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… shalt bring<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/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.<a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a> Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-5.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-10.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-10.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Commissioned</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-22.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-7.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-5.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-13.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-21.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-21.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Sworn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-25.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-25.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-25.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-2.htm">Commissioned</a> <a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-42.htm">Head</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-30.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-49.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-44.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-44.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.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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Joshua, the son of Nun, is being divinely appointed to lead the Israelites. This commissioning is a fulfillment of earlier promises and preparations, as Joshua had been Moses' assistant and had proven his faithfulness and leadership capabilities (<a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Exodus 24:13</a>, <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a>). The use of "commissioned" indicates a formal and authoritative appointment, emphasizing that Joshua's leadership is ordained by God, not merely a human decision.and said, “Be strong and courageous, This exhortation is repeated multiple times in the context of Joshua's leadership (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a>). It underscores the challenges Joshua will face and the need for divine strength and courage. The phrase is a call to trust in God's power and presence rather than relying on human strength. It reflects a common biblical theme where God's leaders are encouraged to rely on Him in the face of daunting tasks (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a>, <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a>).for you will bring the Israelites into the land This statement reaffirms the promise made to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—regarding the Promised Land (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>, <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). Joshua's role is pivotal in the fulfillment of this covenant promise. The land represents not just a physical territory but also a place of rest and blessing for God's people, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the realization of His promises.that I swore to give them, The land is a divine gift, sworn by God Himself, highlighting the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. This oath is rooted in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-8.htm">Deuteronomy 7:8-9</a>). The swearing of an oath by God emphasizes the certainty and seriousness of His promises, which are irrevocable and assured (<a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-18</a>).and I will be with you.” This assurance of God's presence is crucial for Joshua's success and is a recurring promise throughout Scripture (<a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Exodus 33:14</a>, <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). It signifies divine guidance, protection, and empowerment. The presence of God with Joshua is a type of Christ, who is Immanuel, "God with us" (<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>). This promise provides comfort and confidence, ensuring that Joshua's leadership will be undergirded by divine support.<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 is faithful to His promises and commands. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joshua_son_of_nun.htm">Joshua son of Nun</a> The appointed leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who 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, which God swore to give to the descendants of Abraham as an everlasting possession. 5. <a href="/topical/c/commissioning_of_joshua.htm">Commissioning of Joshua</a> A pivotal event where God formally appoints Joshua as the leader to succeed Moses and lead the people into their inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_commissioning.htm">Divine Commissioning</a> God personally commissions leaders for His purposes. Just as Joshua was chosen and empowered, believers are called and equipped for their unique roles in God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/s/strength_and_courage.htm">Strength and Courage</a> The repeated command to be strong and courageous is a reminder that God's work often requires boldness and reliance on His strength rather than our own. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> The promise of God's presence with Joshua underscores His faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust that God will be with them as they walk in obedience to His calling. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_transition.htm">Leadership Transition</a> The transition from Moses to Joshua highlights the importance of preparing and empowering new leaders to continue God's work. Mentorship and discipleship are crucial in the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/e/entering_the_promised_land.htm">Entering the Promised Land</a> For the Israelites, entering the Promised Land was a fulfillment of God's promise. For believers, it symbolizes entering into the fullness of God's promises through faith and obedience.<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_does_the_bible_say_about_hornets.htm">What does the Bible mention about hornets?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_15_5_align_with_deut._23_20.htm">Psalm 15:5 forbids charging interest; how does this align with other Old Testament passages that allow interest to foreigners (e.g., Deuteronomy 23:20)?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'let_your_yes_be_yes'_mean.htm">What does 'We will serve the Lord' mean?</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>(23) And he (Jehovah) gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge.--This is the first record of God's direct communion with Joshua. He was with Moses on the mount during the first forty days, and "departed not out of the Tabernacle" when they came down (<a href="/exodus/24-13.htm" title="And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.">Exodus 24:13</a>; <a href="/exodus/33-11.htm" title="And the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.">Exodus 33:11</a>). But we have no note of any Divine communication made to Joshua apart from Moses before this. It ratifies Joshua's appointment as leader of Israel.Be strong . . .--Comp. <a href="/joshua/1-2.htm" title="Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you, and all this people, to the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.">Joshua 1:2</a>; <a href="/joshua/1-6.htm" title="Be strong and of a good courage: for to this people shall you divide for an inheritance the land, which I swore to their fathers to give them.">Joshua 1:6</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - And he gave, etc. The subject here is God, not Moses, as is evident partly from ver. 14, and partly from the expression, the land which I aware unto them; and I will be with thee (cf. <a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a>). <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the LORD commissioned וַיְצַ֞ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ (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 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 and said, וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (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 “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, וֶֽאֱמָץ֒ (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 bring תָּבִיא֙ (tā·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land I swore to give נִשְׁבַּ֣עְתִּי (niš·ba‘·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear them, לָהֶ֑ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and I וְאָנֹכִ֖י (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I will be אֶֽהְיֶ֥ה (’eh·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you.” עִמָּֽךְ׃ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:23 He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun (Deut. 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