Joshua 1:10

Joshua Takes Charge

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:

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 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:

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.’”

12 But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,