Joshua 1:10

10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:

Joshua 1:10 in Other Translations

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

10 And Joshua commanded the officers of the people,

10 Joshua then commanded the officers of Israel,

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

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

10 Then Joshua ordered the officers of the people,

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people:

10 So Joshua gave orders to the officers of the people. He said,

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 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

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

10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:

11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you for your own.’ ”

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

Cross References

• 1. S Deuteronomy 1:15