New International Version Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. Only may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses. New Living Translation We will obey you just as we obeyed Moses. And may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses. English Standard Version Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Only may the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses! Berean Standard Bible Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. Berean Literal Bible As we listened to Moses in all things, so we will listen to you. Only may YHWH your God be with you as He was with Moses. King James Bible According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses. New King James Version Just as we heeded Moses in all things, so we will heed you. Only the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. New American Standard Bible Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you; only may the LORD your God be with you as He was with Moses. NASB 1995 “Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you; only may the LORD your God be with you as He was with Moses. NASB 1977 “Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you; only may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. Legacy Standard Bible Just as we listened to Moses in all things, so we will listen to you; only may Yahweh your God be with you as He was with Moses. Amplified Bible Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so will we obey you; only may the LORD your God be with you as He was with Moses. Berean Annotated Bible Just as we obeyed Moses (drawn out) in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} be with you, as He was with Moses. Christian Standard Bible We will obey you, just as we obeyed Moses in everything. Certainly the LORD your God will be with you, as he was with Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible We will obey you, just as we obeyed Moses in everything. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. American Standard Version According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only Jehovah thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses. English Revised Version According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation We will obey you as we obeyed Moses. May the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses. Good News Translation We will obey you, just as we always obeyed Moses, and may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses! International Standard Version We'll listen and obey you in everything, just like we did with Moses. Only may the LORD your God be with you, just as he was with Moses. NET Bible Just as we obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. But may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses! New Heart English Bible Just as we listened to Moses in all things, so will we listen to you. Only may the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses. Webster's Bible Translation According as we hearkened to Moses in all things, so will we hearken to thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJust as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. World English Bible Just as we listened to Moses in all things, so will we listen to you. Only may Yahweh your God be with you, as he was with Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionaccording to all that we listened to [from] Moses, so we listen to you; surely your God YHWH is with you as He has been with Moses. Berean Literal Bible As we listened to Moses in all things, so we will listen to you. Only may YHWH your God be with you as He was with Moses. Young's Literal Translation according to all that we hearkened unto Moses in, so we hearken unto thee; surely Jehovah thy God is with thee as He hath been with Moses. Smith's Literal Translation According to all that we heard to Moses, so will we bear to thee: only Jehovah thy God shall be with thee as he was with Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs we obeyed Moses in all things, so will we obey thee also: only be the Lord thy God with thee, as he was with Moses. Catholic Public Domain Version Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so shall we obey you also. But may the Lord your God be with you, just as he was with Moses. New American Bible As completely as we obeyed Moses, we will obey you. Only, may the LORD, your God, be with you as God was with Moses. New Revised Standard Version Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Only may the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJust as we obeyed Moses in all things, so will we obey you: only the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And just as we were listening to Moshe, so we will listen to you, only let LORD JEHOVAH your God be with you just as ever he was with Moshe OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee; only the LORD thy God be with thee, as He was with Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation Whereinsoever we hearkened to Moses we will hearken to thee; only let the Lord our God be with thee, as he was with Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Joshua Takes Charge…16So they answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go. 17Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. 18Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words, all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!”… Cross References Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Deuteronomy 34:9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. Numbers 27:20 Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. Exodus 33:14 And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Deuteronomy 31:23 Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” Numbers 27:18-20 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. 1 Samuel 12:14-15 If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. / But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. 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.” Exodus 19:5-6 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” 1 Kings 2:3-4 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, / and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. 2 Chronicles 15:2 So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. Treasury of Scripture According as we listened to Moses in all things, so will we listen to you: only the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses. only the Lord Joshua 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 1 Samuel 20:13 The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father. 1 Kings 1:37 As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David. Jump to Previous Attention Hearken Hearkened Moses Obey Obeyed SurelyJump to Next Attention Hearken Hearkened Moses Obey Obeyed SurelyJoshua 1 1. The Lord appoints Joshua to succeed Moses3. 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 Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Israel acknowledged Joshua as Moses’ God-appointed successor. Moses had led the nation from Egypt through the wilderness under God’s direction, and Joshua had served beside him for many years. As Israel prepared to enter Canaan, their unity under Joshua’s leadership was necessary for carrying out God’s command to possess the land. Deu 34:9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom… And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. The people asked that God would uphold Joshua with the same presence, guidance, and power shown throughout Moses’ leadership. God had already assured Joshua that He would not leave him, and Israel’s success in the coming conquest depended upon the LORD’s continued presence and their faithful obedience to His commands. Exo 33:14 And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you…”… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe successor of Moses, chosen to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the book of Joshua and is known for his faithfulness and leadership. 2. Moses The former leader of the Israelites who led them out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is revered as a prophet and lawgiver. 3. The Israelites The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are preparing to enter the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, a symbol of God's faithfulness and provision. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who promises to be with Joshua as He was with Moses, ensuring His presence and guidance. Teaching Points Obedience to God-Appointed LeadershipJust as the Israelites pledged obedience to Joshua, believers are called to respect and follow God-appointed leaders, trusting that God is with them. The Importance of God's Presence The assurance of God's presence is crucial for success and courage in any endeavor. Believers should seek and rely on God's presence in their lives. Continuity of God's Promises God's promises to His people are consistent and reliable. Just as He was with Moses and Joshua, He is with us today. Faithfulness in Transition Transitions in leadership or life stages can be challenging, but faithfulness to God's commands and trust in His presence provide stability. Encouragement in Leadership Leaders can draw strength from the knowledge that God is with them, just as He was with Joshua, empowering them to lead with confidence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 1:17?2. How can we emulate Joshua's leadership as described in Joshua 1:17 today? 3. What does "just as we obeyed Moses" reveal about Israel's commitment? 4. How does Joshua 1:17 connect to Hebrews 13:17 on obeying leaders? 5. In what ways can we support our spiritual leaders like in Joshua 1:17? 6. How does obedience to God-appointed leaders reflect our faith in God's plan? 7. How does Joshua 1:17 emphasize the importance of obedience to leadership in biblical context? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in the Book of Joshua? 9. How does Joshua 1:17 relate to the theme of divine authority in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 1? Verse 17. - As we hearkened unto Moses. Calvin remarks that the Israelites did not hearken unto Moses, but replies that, compared with the conduct of their fathers whose bodies lay in the wilderness, the conduct of this generation was obedience itself. It certainly appears as though for the last two years of the wandering in the wilderness there was far less rebellion against Moses than before; and after the solemn repetition of the precepts of the law to the new generation which had arisen, given in the Book of Deuteronomy, there seems to have been no rebellion at all (see Numbers 26:63). Joshua 1:17 records a unified commitment from Israel’s leaders: they promise Joshua the same thorough obedience they previously gave Moses and pray that the LORD’s manifest presence will rest on him just as it did on Moses. The verse underlines three core truths—God establishes leaders, His people are to respond with full obedience, and His unchanging presence guarantees success in every generation that trusts and follows Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Just asאֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we obeyed נִשְׁמַ֣ע (niš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Moses מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver in all things, כְּכֹ֤ל (kə·ḵōl) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every so we will obey you. שָׁמַ֙עְנוּ֙ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently And may the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative be יִֽהְיֶ֞ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you, עִמָּ֔ךְ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He was הָיָ֖ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Additonal Resources Joshua 1:17 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 1:17 Bible Gateway Joshua 1:17 Bible.com Joshua 1:17 NIV |
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