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.
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.'
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
In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness due to their disobedience. God is directly commissioning Joshua, Moses' successor, to lead the people into Canaan, fulfilling the covenant promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This event underscores the importance of faithful leadership transition in Israel's history.
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