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.
Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had placed his hands on him. The Israelites listened to Joshua and followed the commands that the LORD had given to Moses.
This verse shows how God's wisdom and authority passed from Moses to Joshua, and the people recognized and accepted Joshua's new leadership.
📚 Historical Context
At the end of Moses' life, the Israelites were on the verge of entering the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness following their exodus from Egypt. Moses, as God's chosen leader, had imparted his authority to Joshua by laying hands on him, which was a common biblical practice to signify the transfer of spiritual gifts and leadership. This ensured continuity in God's plan, as the people recognized Joshua's wisdom and followed his guidance just as they had Moses'.
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