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.
Remember what Moses, the LORD's servant, told you: 'The LORD your God has given you rest and has given you this land.'
Joshua is reminding the Israelites of God's promise through Moses that they would receive rest and possess the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joshua is speaking to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after Moses' death, taking over as their leader. This verse specifically reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh about the land they had already received east of the Jordan River, as promised by Moses in accordance with God's command. It highlights God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant by providing rest from their wanderings and enemies.
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