Bible Strands
Joshua 1:2
“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses Joshua son of Nun immediately after Moses dies, commanding him and the Israelites to cross the Jordan.
The words — The command ק֣וּם (kum) literally means "arise," and עֲבֹ֜ר ('avor) literally means "pass over." These imperatives establish the required physical movement from the wilderness into the promised territory.
The thread — This directive echoes the commission in Deuteronomy 3:28 and Deuteronomy 31:7, where Moses instructs Joshua to lead the people across, and anticipates the leadership transition noted in Numbers 27:16.
Why it lands — The text requires immediate obedience and forward action rather than prolonged mourning. It asks the reader to respond to divine command without hesitation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 3:28 But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
- Deuteronomy 31:7 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.
- Numbers 27:16 “May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation
- Joshua 1:1 Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying,
- Joshua 1:11 “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.’”
- Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
- Hebrews 3:5 Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.
- Hebrews 7:23 Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.