Joshua 1:10
New International Version
So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:

New Living Translation
Joshua then commanded the officers of Israel,

English Standard Version
And Joshua commanded the officers of the people,

Berean Standard Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:

King James Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

New King James Version
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

NASB 1995
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

NASB 1977
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people: “

American Standard Version
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Joshua ordered the tribal leaders

English Revised Version
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Joshua ordered the officers of the people,

Good News Translation
Then Joshua ordered the leaders to

International Standard Version
Then Joshua gave orders to the officials of the people.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:

NET Bible
Joshua instructed the leaders of the people:

New Heart English Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

World English Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joshua commands the authorities of the people, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua commandeth the authorities of the people, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joshua will command the scribes of the people, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josue commanded the princes of the people, saying: Pass through the midst of the camp, and command the people, and say:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Joshua instructed the leaders of the people, saying: “Cross through the midst of the camp, and command the people, and say:

New American Bible
So Joshua commanded the officers of the people:

New Revised Standard Version
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people and their scribes, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yeshua commanded the Leaders of the people and their Scribes and he said to them
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joshua commanded the scribes of the people, saying,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Joshua Takes Charge
10Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people: 11“Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’ ”…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Numbers 27:18-23
And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ...

Joshua 3:2-3
After three days the officers went through the camp / and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it.

Joshua 4:10-13
Now the priests who carried the ark remained standing in the middle of the Jordan until the people had completed everything the LORD had commanded Joshua to tell them, just as Moses had directed Joshua. The people hurried across, / and after everyone had finished crossing, the priests with the ark of the LORD crossed in the sight of the people. / The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. ...

Joshua 11:15
As the LORD had commanded His servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua. That is what Joshua did, leaving nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 17:9-10
So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

1 Samuel 15:1-3
Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”

1 Kings 2:1-3
As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

2 Chronicles 20:20
Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

Nehemiah 8:1-3
At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 16:15
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Luke 9:1-2
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”


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Joshua 1
1. The Lord appoints Joshua to succeed Moses
3. The borders of the promised land
5. God promises to assist Joshua
8. He gives him instructions
10. Joshua prepares the people to pass over Jordan
12. He puts the two tribes and a half in mind of their promise to Moses
16. They promise him allegiance














Then
The word "then" serves as a transitional term, indicating a sequence of events. In the context of Joshua 1, it follows God's commissioning of Joshua as the leader of Israel after Moses' death. This transition marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The Hebrew word for "then" is "וַיְהִי" (vayehi), often used to denote a continuation of a narrative, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of Joshua's actions following God's instructions.

Joshua
Joshua, whose name in Hebrew is "יְהוֹשֻׁעַ" (Yehoshua), meaning "The LORD is salvation," is a central figure in this narrative. As Moses' successor, Joshua embodies the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. His leadership is characterized by faithfulness and obedience, qualities that are essential for guiding the Israelites into the land God promised to their ancestors. Joshua's role is not only as a military leader but also as a spiritual guide, ensuring that the people remain faithful to God's covenant.

commanded
The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "צִוָּה" (tzivah), which implies a directive given with authority. Joshua's command is not merely a suggestion but an authoritative order that reflects his God-given leadership role. This command underscores the importance of obedience and order within the community as they prepare for the significant task of conquering the land. It also highlights the structure and organization necessary for the success of their mission.

the officers
The term "officers" in Hebrew is "שֹׁטְרִים" (shotrim), referring to officials or leaders within the Israelite community. These individuals were responsible for maintaining order and implementing the commands given by their leaders. In the context of ancient Israel, officers played a crucial role in communication and logistics, ensuring that the people were prepared and informed. Their involvement signifies the collaborative effort required to achieve the collective goal of entering the Promised Land.

of the people
This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of the Israelites' journey. The Hebrew word for "people" is "עָם" (am), denoting a collective group bound by shared identity and purpose. The use of "the people" highlights the unity and solidarity among the Israelites as they follow Joshua's leadership. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where the people are called to act as one body in obedience to God's commands. This unity is essential for the successful conquest and settlement of the land.

JOSHUA'S FIRST ORDERS (Joshua 1:10-15).

(10) Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people.--Joshua's first orders to the people were to prepare for the passage of Jordan within three days. We may compare this event, in its relation to Joshua, with the giving of the law from Sinai to Moses. Both were preceded by a three days' notice and a sanctification of the people. Both were means employed by God to establish the leaders whom He had chosen in the position which He designed for them. (Comp. Exodus 19:9; Exodus 19:11 with Joshua 1:11; Joshua 3:7; Joshua 4:14.) . . .

Verse 10. ? Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people. The Shoterim, a term derived from the same root as an Arabic word signifying "to write." Different ideas have been entertained of their duties. Keil, Jahn (Hebrew Commonwealth), and others believe that they were genealogists; but it seems more probable that their original duties were to keep processes and minutes, and that, like our Indian "writers" and the "Master of the Rolls" at home, they exercised some kind of judicial functions, with which, moreover, active duties were sometimes combined. The idea that they were genealogists is contrary, as Gesenius shows, to the context in many places. Thus in Exodus 5:6-19, they seem to have had to see that the specified tale of bricks was delivered up; and we know from the recently deciphered Egyptian inscriptions that very accurate registers of such matters were kept. In Deuteronomy 1:16 (cf. Deuteronomy 16:18; Joshua 8:33; Joshua 23:2; Joshua 24:1, etc.) they appear to have exercised judicial functions in connection with the "princes" (not "captains," as in our version, which would lead to the idea that they were military officers). In Numbers 11:16 they are connected with the elders. In 1 Chronicles 26:29 they seem again to have exercised judicial functions, whereas in 2 Chronicles 26:11 their duty appears to have been to keep the muster rolls. In Proverbs 6:7 we find them once more with active duties as in the text. The LXX. equivalent; γραμματεύς, is rendered in Acts 19:35 by "town clerk," an officer with active as well as merely secretarial duties. Here they seem to have acted as officers of the commissariat, civil and military functions being naturally largely interchangeable in the then condition of the Israelitish people, just as they were in the early days of our Indian empire.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Joshua
יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites

commanded
וַיְצַ֣ו (way·ṣaw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

the officers
שֹׁטְרֵ֥י (šō·ṭə·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7860: A scribe, an official superintendent, magistrate

of the people:
הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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