Joshua 3:9
New International Version
Joshua said to the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.

New Living Translation
So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come and listen to what the LORD your God says.

English Standard Version
And Joshua said to the people of Israel, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”

Berean Standard Bible
So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”

King James Bible
And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.

New King James Version
So Joshua said to the children of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”

New American Standard Bible
Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”

NASB 1995
Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”

NASB 1977
Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Come near, and hear the words of Yahweh your God.”

Amplified Bible
Joshua said to the Israelites, “Come here, and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then Joshua told the Israelites, “Come closer and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Joshua told the Israelites, “Come closer and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”

American Standard Version
And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of Jehovah your God.

Contemporary English Version
Joshua spoke to the people: Come here and listen to what the LORD our God said he will do!

English Revised Version
And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Joshua said to the people of Israel, "Come here, and listen to the words of the LORD your God."

Good News Translation
Then Joshua said to the people, "Come here and listen to what the LORD your God has to say.

International Standard Version
So Joshua told the Israelis, "Come here and listen to what the LORD your God has to say."

Majority Standard Bible
So Joshua told the Israelites, ?Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.?

NET Bible
Joshua told the Israelites, "Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God!"

New Heart English Bible
Joshua said to the children of Israel, "Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.

World English Bible
Joshua said to the children of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of Yahweh your God.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joshua says to the sons of Israel, “Come near here, and hear the words of your God YHWH”;

Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua saith unto the sons of Israel, 'Come nigh hither, and hear the words of Jehovah your God;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joshua will say to the sons of Israel, Come near here and hear the words of Jehovah your God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josue said to the children of Israel: Come hither and hear the word of the Lord your God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Approach to here, and listen to the word of the Lord your God.”

New American Bible
So Joshua said to the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD, your God.”

New Revised Standard Version
Joshua then said to the Israelites, “Draw near and hear the words of the LORD your God.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yeshua said to the children of Israel: “Come here and hear the words of LORD JEHOVAH your God”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Joshua said unto the children of Israel: 'Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come hither, and hearken to the word of the Lord our God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Crossing the Jordan
8Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’ ” 9So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.” 10He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites.…

Cross References
Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Deuteronomy 31:3-6
The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. / And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land. / The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you. ...

Psalm 114:3-5
The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back,

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

2 Kings 2:8
And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.

Psalm 66:6
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Matthew 14:29-31
“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. / But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” / Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

John 6:19-21
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

Exodus 15:8
At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.

Psalm 77:16-20
The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ...

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?


Treasury of Scripture

And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.

Hear the words

Deuteronomy 4:1
Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you.

Deuteronomy 12:8
Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.

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1. Joshua come to Jordan
2. The officers instruct the people for their passage
7. The Lord encourages Joshua
9. Joshua encourages the people
14. The water of Jordan are divided














So Joshua told the Israelites
Joshua, as the appointed leader after Moses, is fulfilling his role as the spiritual and military leader of Israel. This moment occurs as the Israelites are preparing to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Joshua's leadership is crucial as he guides the people in faith and obedience. This phrase highlights the importance of leadership in guiding God's people, a theme seen throughout the Bible, such as in the leadership of Moses, David, and ultimately Jesus Christ.

Come here
This invitation to gather is significant in the context of ancient Israelite culture, where communal gatherings were central to religious and social life. It signifies a call to attention and readiness to receive divine instruction. The act of coming together as a community to hear God's word is a practice that continues in Christian worship today.

and listen to the words
Listening is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of hearing and obeying God's commands. In Deuteronomy 6:4, the Shema begins with "Hear, O Israel," underscoring the necessity of attentive listening. This phrase underscores the importance of being receptive to God's guidance and instruction.

of the LORD your God
This phrase reaffirms the covenant relationship between the Israelites and Yahweh. The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the divine name YHWH, emphasizing God's eternal and unchanging nature. The possessive "your God" highlights the personal relationship and covenantal bond between God and His people. This covenant is foundational to Israel's identity and mission, and it foreshadows the new covenant established through Jesus Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Joshua
The leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading them into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the Book of Joshua, known for his faithfulness and obedience to God.

2. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after wandering in the wilderness for 40 years.

3. The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham. It represents God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

4. The Jordan River
The river that the Israelites must cross to enter the Promised Land. It serves as a significant geographical and spiritual boundary.

5. The Words of the LORD
The divine instructions and promises given to the Israelites, which are crucial for their success and obedience as they enter the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Listening to God
Just as Joshua called the Israelites to listen to God's words, we must prioritize hearing and obeying God's voice in our lives. This requires intentional time in Scripture and prayer.

Leadership and Obedience
Joshua exemplifies godly leadership by directing the people to God's words. Leaders today should also guide others to seek and follow God's instructions.

Faith in God's Promises
The crossing of the Jordan River symbolizes stepping out in faith. We are called to trust in God's promises, even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Community in Faith
Joshua gathered the Israelites together to hear God's words, highlighting the importance of community in our spiritual journey. We should seek fellowship and accountability within the body of Christ.

Preparation for God's Work
Before entering the Promised Land, the Israelites needed to prepare by listening to God. Similarly, we must prepare our hearts and minds to be used by God in His work.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Joshua
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ (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

told
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

the Israelites,
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

“Come
גֹּ֣שׁוּ (gō·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach

here
הֵ֔נָּה (hên·nāh)
Adverb
Strong's 2008: Hither, thither

and listen
וְשִׁמְע֕וּ (wə·šim·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

to the words
דִּבְרֵ֖י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God.”
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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