According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.
Just as we listened to Moses in everything, we will listen to you too. We only ask that the LORD your God be with you, just as he was with Moses.
The people are promising Joshua they will follow his leadership completely, but they're asking that God be with him like God was with Moses.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, this verse occurs right after Moses' death, as the Israelites are preparing to enter the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. The people are expressing their commitment to follow Joshua just as they followed Moses, emphasizing that their obedience depends on God's presence with him as it was with Moses. This reflects the transition of leadership in Israel's history and underscores the reliance on divine guidance for success.
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