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According to Joshua 1:1, who had just died?
According to Joshua 1:1, who had just died?
Moses
According to Joshua 1:1, to whom did the Lord start speaking after the death of Moses?
According to Joshua 1:1, to whom did the Lord start speaking after the death of Moses?
Joshua the son of Nun
According to Joshua 1:1, who was Joshua's father?
According to Joshua 1:1, who was Joshua's father?
Nun
According to Joshua 1:1, Joshua had been whose assistant?
According to Joshua 1:1, Joshua had been whose assistant?
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According to Joshua 1:1, who was Moses' assistant?
According to Joshua 1:1, who was Moses' assistant?
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According to Joshua 1:2, who had just died?
According to Joshua 1:2, who had just died?
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According to Joshua 1:2, what did God want Joshua to do, in addition to going over the Jordan with the people?
According to Joshua 1:2, what did God want Joshua to do, in addition to going over the Jordan with the people?
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According to Joshua 1:2, what river did God want Joshua and all the people to cross?
According to Joshua 1:2, what river did God want Joshua and all the people to cross?
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According to Joshua 1:2, who was supposed to go with Joshua when he went over the Jordan River?
According to Joshua 1:2, who was supposed to go with Joshua when he went over the Jordan River?
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According to Joshua 1:2, after they crossed the Jordan River, where would they be?
According to Joshua 1:2, after they crossed the Jordan River, where would they be?
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According to Joshua 1:2, which people were going with Joshua over the Jordan River?
According to Joshua 1:2, which people were going with Joshua over the Jordan River?
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According to Joshua 1:3, what would Joshua need to do to get the land God was giving them?
According to Joshua 1:3, what would Joshua need to do to get the land God was giving them?
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According to Joshua 1:3, what would be the reward Joshua would get for walking through the land?
According to Joshua 1:3, what would be the reward Joshua would get for walking through the land?
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According to Joshua 1:3, who else had God promised to give every part of the land that had touched the sole of his feet?
According to Joshua 1:3, who else had God promised to give every part of the land that had touched the sole of his feet?
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According to Joshua 1:4, what were the first borders of the Promised Land that God told Joshua?
According to Joshua 1:4, what were the first borders of the Promised Land that God told Joshua?
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According to Joshua 1:4, from the wilderness to where?
According to Joshua 1:4, from the wilderness to where?
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According to Joshua 1:4, after Lebanon, what was the next border of the Promised Land?
According to Joshua 1:4, after Lebanon, what was the next border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, what was the name of the great river that was a border of the Promised Land?
According to Joshua 1:4, what was the name of the great river that was a border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, God was giving Joshua all the land of what people group?
According to Joshua 1:4, God was giving Joshua all the land of what people group?
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According to Joshua 1:4, after the land of the Hittites, what was the last border of the Promised Land?
According to Joshua 1:4, after the land of the Hittites, what was the last border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, the Great Sea was what direction of the last border of the Promised Land?
According to Joshua 1:4, the Great Sea was what direction of the last border of the Promised Land?
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According to Joshua 1:4, the borders described were what?
According to Joshua 1:4, the borders described were what?
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According to Joshua 1:5, who will be able to stand before Joshua?
According to Joshua 1:5, who will be able to stand before Joshua?
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According to Joshua 1:5, how long did God say He would be with Joshua?
According to Joshua 1:5, how long did God say He would be with Joshua?
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According to Joshua 1:5, God said He would be with Joshua as He had been with whom?
According to Joshua 1:5, God said He would be with Joshua as He had been with whom?
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According to Joshua 1:5, God said that He would be with whom, as He had been with Moses?
According to Joshua 1:5, God said that He would be with whom, as He had been with Moses?
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According to Joshua 1:5, I will not leave you nor forsake you.
According to Joshua 1:5, I will not leave you nor forsake you.
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According to Joshua 1:6, God told Joshua to be what, and of good courage?
According to Joshua 1:6, God told Joshua to be what, and of good courage?
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According to Joshua 1:6, God told Joshua to be strong and of what?
According to Joshua 1:6, God told Joshua to be strong and of what?
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According to Joshua 1:6, what was the task that Joshua was supposed to do in the land which God swore to their fathers?
According to Joshua 1:6, what was the task that Joshua was supposed to do in the land which God swore to their fathers?
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Study Notes
Joshua 1 Overview
- Joshua succeeded Moses after his death, indicated in Joshua 1:1.
- The Lord spoke directly to Joshua, the son of Nun, guiding him forward post-Moses.
- Joshua served as Moses' assistant, showcasing a leadership transition.
God's Command to Joshua
- God affirmed the death of Moses and directed Joshua to take action (Joshua 1:2).
- Joshua was instructed to lead the people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
- The Israelites, referred to as "this people," were to accompany Joshua in their journey.
The Promised Land
- God promised the land would belong to Joshua and the Israelites, contingent upon their action (Joshua 1:3).
- The geographic boundaries of the Promised Land included:
- From the wilderness to Lebanon, extending to the Euphrates River.
- Included all land occupied by the Hittites as well.
- Extended to the Great Sea in the west.
God's Assurance to Joshua
- God reassured Joshua of His continued presence and support throughout his life (Joshua 1:5).
- No man would be able to oppose Joshua, underscoring divine backing.
- God's promise to Joshua paralleled His relationship with Moses, emphasizing loyalty and guidance.
Joshua's Charge
- Joshua was called to be strong and courageous in his leadership role, tasked with dividing the land among the Israelites (Joshua 1:6).
- The call for strength and courage was a recurring theme in God’s instructions, encouraging resolute leadership.
Key Themes
- Leadership transition from Moses to Joshua demonstrates continuity in God's plan.
- The explicit borders of the Promised Land signify divine intention and fulfillment of prior promises.
- The emphasis on strength and courage highlights the challenges Joshua would face and the support he would receive from God.
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Test your knowledge of Joshua Chapter 1 in the NKJV Bible with these flashcards. Each card focuses on key verses and concepts to help you memorize and understand the text. Dive deeper into the scripture and strengthen your biblical literacy.
