Joshua 1:7

"Only be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you. Don’t turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go."

Key Reflection

Joshua 1:7 is a powerful exhortation to the people of Israel as they prepare to enter and conquer Canaan after the death of Moses. The verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God’s law, which was given through Moses. The command to be "strong and very courageous" reflects the challenging task ahead, while the directive to carefully observe all of God's commands underscores the necessity of staying true to divine revelation. This instruction serves as a reminder that success in their new land would come from adhering faithfully to God’s word, rather than deviating through either excess or deficiency.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Prosper -See the margin. The literal rendering should be retained here since the notion of prosperity is separately introduced by a different word inJoshua 1:8.

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