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Joshua 1:2

Joshua 1:2
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Moses my servant is dead,.... Which was said not for the information of Joshua, but to lead on to, and show the cause and reason of what he was about to say to him:

now therefore arise, go over this…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Moses my servant - The word, servant, as applied both to Moses and Joshua, is to be understood in a very peculiar sense. It signifies God's prime minister, the person by whom he issued his orders, and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Joshua 1:1-9

Honour is here put upon Joshua, and great power lodged in his hand, by him that is the fountain of honour and power, and by whom kings reign. Instructions are given him by Infinite Wisdom, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Moses my servant Comp. Deu 34:5. The highest possible title under the theocracy. Joshua as yet is but the "attendant" of Moses. The higher title is given him in Jos 24:29.

this Jordan one of the most…