Joshua 3:7

And the Lord said to Joshua, “This day I begin to exalt you in the sight of Israel, to let them see that as I was with Moses so I will be with you.

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In The King James Version

And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee.

In Context

6To the priests he said, “Lift the ark of the covenant and go in front of the people.” So they lifted the ark of the covenant and went in front of the people.

8Order the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant to stand still in the Jordan as soon as they reach the edge of the water.”

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Cross References

Joshua 1:9These are my orders: be firm and brave, never be daunted or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 4:14The Lord exalted Joshua that day in the eyes of all Israel. They stood in awe of him as they had stood in awe of Moses all the days of his life.

Psalms 18:35The shield of your help you gave me, your right hand supports me, you stoop down to make me great.

Philippians 1:20And this will fulfill my earnest expectation and hope that I will have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as before, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death,

Matthew Henry on Joshua 3:2-7

Preparation for Passing over the Jordan. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host; 3 And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it. 4 Yet there shall be… Read the whole commentary →

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