Now. Hebrew "And". Linked on to Pentateuch as the books of Pentateuch are thus linked on to each other; and as the four books of earlier Prophets are linked on to Joshua. See App-1. Joshua not necessarily the author, but doubtless is so, as asserted by Talmud. Book referred to in Old and New Testament: [ Jdg 18:31]. [ 1Sa 1:3], [ 1Sa 1:9], [ 1Sa 1:24]; [ 1Sa 3:21]. [ Psa 44:2], [ Psa 44:3]; [ Psa 68:12], [ Psa 68:13]; [ Psa 78:54], [ Psa 78:55]; [ Psa 114:1-8]. [ Isa 28:1]. [ Hab 3:11-13]. [ Act 7:45]; [ Act 13:19]. [ Heb 11:32]. [ Jas 2:25]. No MS. of the five books yet found with Joshua bound up with them, making a sixth (or a so-called and hitherto unheard of " Hexateueh ").
after the death of Moses, in the eleventh month of fortieth year. Compare [ Deu 1:3], [ Deu 1:38]; [ Deu 34:5], [ Deu 34:9], and see App-50. Compare tho beginning of the Book of Judges.
Moses the servant of the LORD. See note on [ Deu 34:5], and ere [ Heb 3:5].
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
the LORD spake = Jehovah spoke. When Moses is dead. Moses is a type of Law, Joshua of the Messiah. The Law is "until Christ", [ Gal 1:3], [ Gal 1:24]. Jehovah spake at four sundry times, and in three divers manners:
To [ Jos 1:1]; [ Jos 4:4], [ Jos 4:1].
To Joshua to command the priests, [ Jos 4:15].
To Joshua to speak to the sons of Israel, [ Jos 20:1].
minister. Compare [ Exo 24:13]. [ Num 11:28]. [ Deu 1:38].
Moses My servant. See note on [ Num 12:7], [ Num 12:8].
is dead. Compare [ Joh 1:17]. [ Rom 7:1-6].
I do give = I, even I, am giving.
children = sons.
as = according as. Compare [ Deu 11:24].
said unto Moses. Compare [ Deu 11:24]. [ Deu 14:9].
From. For these boundaries, compare [ Gen 15:18], [ Exo 23:31]. [ Num 34:3-12], [ Deu 11:24].
coast = border or boundary.
man. Hebrew. ’ish. See App-14.
I will be. Hebrew. ’ehyeh. Compare [ Exo 3:14], part of title Jehovah.
not fail thee. This promise first made to. Jacob, [ Gen 28:11]. Passed on by Moses, [ Deu 31:6]. See note on [ Deu 4:31].
thou. Emphatic. This is the great subject of the book.
observe = take
heed. Some codices, with two early printed editions, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate read "observe and do".
prosper = deal wisely.
This book of the law i.e. the five books referred to as one throughout the Old Testament. See App-47.
mouth. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for what is spoken by it (App-6), i.e. Joshua is to continually speak of it,
meditate = talk to thyself. Compare [ Psa 1:2] = audible musing.
way. Some codices with one early printed edition, read "ways".
Have not I? Figure of speech Erotesis (App-6), for emphasis.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
with thee. Compare [ Exo 3:12].
within three days = after three days. Spoken 6th or 7th of Abib. Compare [ Jos 4:19]. Spies probably already sent ([ Jos 2:16], [ Jos 2:22]; [ Jos 3:1], [ Jos 3:2].)
the word. Compare [ Num 32:20-24].
your. Some codices, with Sept Syriac, and Vulgate, read "and your". Hence note Figure of speech Polysgndeton (App-6).
armed. Hebrew = marshalled by fives (see App-10). Compare [ Exo 13:18], where it is rendered "harnessed".
them. Aspecial various reading called Sevir (App-34) reads "you", as in next clause, with many codices, and three early printed editions.
All = whatsoever, as in [ Jos 1:18].
be with thee. Compare [ Exo 3:14].
doth = shall.
commandment. Hebrew "mouth", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for what is uttered by it. See App-6.
commandest = shalt command.