Deuteronomy 34:9
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.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom,.... The successor of Moses, and who, by the spirit of wisdom on him, was abundantly qualified for the government of the people of Israel; in…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Spirit of wisdom - The practical wisdom of the ruler is especially meant.
We have here a very honourable encomium passed both on Moses and Joshua; each has his praise, and should have. It is ungrateful so to magnify our living friends as to forget the merits of those that…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
was full of the spirit of wisdom Cp. P in Exo 28:3, where the wisdom is of a different kind.
laid his hands upon him So P, Num 27:18-23.
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