Joshua 1:10

Joshua gives orders

10 Then Joshua gave orders to the people's officers:

Joshua 1:10 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 1:10

Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people
The same word is used in ( Deuteronomy 16:18 ) ; where it seems to design such officers that attended on the judges, and executed their orders; but one would think it should here rather signify officers in the army, as captains, and the like; unless it should design a sort of heralds, who were to make proclamation throughout the camp, each of the orders issued by Joshua, immediately upon his having the above directions and instructions from the Lord:

saying;
as follows.

Joshua 1:10 In-Context

8 Never stop speaking about this Instruction scroll. Recite it day and night so you can carefully obey everything written in it. Then you will accomplish your objectives and you will succeed.

9 I've commanded you to be brave and strong, haven't I? Don't be alarmed or terrified, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

10 Then Joshua gave orders to the people's officers:

11 "Go through the camp and give orders to the people. Say, ‘Get supplies ready for yourselves because in three days you will be crossing over the Jordan to enter the land and take it over. The LORD your God is going to give it to you as your possession.'"

12 Then Joshua addressed the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh: