Joshua 1:1

"Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ servant, saying,"

Key Reflection

This verse marks a pivotal transition in leadership and faithfulness. Following Moses' death, God commissions Joshua, emphasizing his role as the new leader while reinforcing the importance of staying true to divine commandments—a foreshadowing of Joshua's future challenges and successes.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Now ... -Hebrew: “and, ...” The statement following is thus connected with some previous one, which is assumed to be known to the reader. So Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, etc., are by the same means linked on to the books preceding them. The connection here is the closer, since the Book of Deuteronomy concludes, and the book of Joshua opens, by referring to the death of Moses. Moses, the servant of the Lord -On the epithet, see the marginal reference “b.” Moses’ minister -It is impossible altogether to pass by the typical application of this verse.

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