Deuteronomy 31:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he gave Joshua, the son of Nun, his orders, and said, 'Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the people of Israel into the land that I promised them. And I will be with you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is commissioning Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, encouraging him to be brave because God will be by his side.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs near the end of Moses' life as he prepares to die and transfer leadership to Joshua. Moses is formally passing on his role as Israel's leader before they enter Canaan, the land God had promised to Abraham centuries earlier. The Israelites had wandered in the wilderness for 40 years and were finally ready to claim their inheritance.

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