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Joshua 1:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Joshua 1:16

Verse 16 of 18

Scripture focus

And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.

Joshua 1:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 1:16

Theological / Devotional

They answered. Theirs was a fourfold reply: (1) They promised him obedience. (2) They prayed for the presence of God with him, or perhaps expressed confidence that God would be with him (verse 17). (3) They decreed death for anyone disobeyed him (verse 18). (4) They encouraged and admonished him to be strong and courageous. Though God had promised Israel divine assistance, He also insisted on their cooperation. Today He requires the use of every talent and ability He has given us. The two and a half tribes stand forth a commendable example of cooperation with God and His appointed leaders.

By SdaBc