And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.
Then Moses called Joshua over and spoke to him in front of all the Israelites, saying, 'Be strong and courageous! You must lead this people into the land that the LORD promised to give to their ancestors, and you will help them take possession of it.'
Moses is publicly encouraging Joshua to be brave and confident as he prepares to lead Israel into the Promised Land that God had sworn to give them.
📚 Historical Context
This scene takes place at the end of Moses' life, as the Israelites are camped on the eastern side of the Jordan River, ready to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. Moses, now 120 years old, knows he will not enter the land himself due to his earlier disobedience, so he is officially passing leadership to Joshua in front of the entire nation. This public commissioning was crucial for establishing Joshua's authority and giving the people confidence in their new leader.
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