Deuteronomy 34:9
Joshua, son of Nun, was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had placed his hands on him to dedicate him. The Israelites paid attention to him, and followed the instructions the Lord had given to Moses.
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10Since then there has never been a prophet in Israel like Moses who was the Lord's close friend.
Cross References
Exodus 12:28Then the Israelites went and did just as the Lord had told Moses and Aaron.
Exodus 31:3I have filled him with the Spirit of God giving him ability, creativity, and expertise in all kinds of craftsmanship.
Numbers 27:18The Lord told Moses, “Call for Joshua, son of Nun, a man who has the Spirit in him, and place your hands on him.
Joshua 1:17We will obey you just as we obeyed Moses in everything. May the Lord God be with you as he was with Moses.
1 Kings 3:12I am giving you what you asked for. I am giving you a mind that is wise, with an understanding of what is right, more than anyone else before you or after you.
2 Kings 2:15The sons of the prophets who lived in Jericho saw him from the opposite side and shouted out, “Elijah's spirit now rests upon Elisha!” They went over to meet him, and bowed to the ground before him.
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 34:6-9
The Death of Moses. ( b. c. 1451.) 5 So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord . 6 And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Beth-peor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day. 7 And Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. 8 And the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days: so the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended. Here… Read the whole commentary →