Joshua 1:9

These are my orders: be firm and brave, never be daunted or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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In The King James Version

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

In Context

8This book of the law you should never cease to have on your lips. You must pore over it day and night, that you may be mindful to carry out all that is written in it, for so will you make your way prosperous, so will you succeed.

10Then Joshua ordered the officers of the nation

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Cross References

Genesis 39:2Now the Lord was with Joseph, so that he prospered; and he remained in the house of his master the Egyptian.

Joshua 1:18Whoever rebels against your orders, and will not listen to what you say by way of command, will be put to death. Only be firm and brave.”

Joshua 6:27The Lord was with Joshua, and the fame of him spread all over the land.

Matthew Henry on Joshua 1:2-10

Joshua to Esther PREFACE Joshua to Esther This second volume of methodized and practical expositions of the inspired writings ventures abroad with fear and trembling in the same plain and homely dress with the former on the Pentateuch. Ornari res ipsa negat; contenta doceri— the subject requires no ornament; to have it apprehended is all. But I trust, through grace, it proceeds from the same honest design to promote the knowledge of the scripture, in order to the reforming of men's hearts and lives. If I may but… Read the whole commentary →

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