Joshua 1:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Remember what Moses, the LORD's servant, told you: 'The LORD your God has given you rest and has given you this land.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joshua is reminding the Israelites of God's promise through Moses that they would receive rest and possess the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

This verse occurs as Joshua addresses the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, who had already received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan River. Moses had previously promised these tribes that God would give them rest from their enemies and grant them the land they desired. Joshua is now calling them to remember this fulfilled promise before they help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan.

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