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Joshua 1:17

What does Joshua 1:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Joshua 1:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Joshua 1:17 means

The eastern tribes articulate their loyalty to Joshua, promising to obey him just as they obeyed Moses. However, they add a crucial condition: "only Jehovah thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses." This statement reveals their theological understanding that Joshua's authority and their obedience are rooted in God's presence and backing. Their loyalty is thus aligned with divine authority, recognizing that God's presence is the ultimate source of successful leadership.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only Jehovah thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the Lord thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only Jehovah thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

As we gave attention to Moses in all things, so we will give attention to you: and may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

according to all that we hearkened unto Moses <FI>in<Fi> , so we hearken unto thee; surely Jehovah thy God is with thee as He hath been with Moses.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

As we obeyed Moses in all things, so will we obey thee also: only be the Lord thy God with thee, as he was with Moses.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

According as we hearkened to Moses in all things, so will we hearken to thee; only may Jehovah thyGod be with thee as he was with Moses.

Context

Following their general affirmation of obedience in verse 16, the eastern tribes now elaborate on their pledge, drawing a direct parallel with their obedience to Moses. This verse adds a significant theological layer to their commitment, articulating the condition of God's presence, which leads directly into the consequences of rebellion in the final verse.

v.16And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou hast commanded us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us we will go.

v.17This passage

v.18Whosoever he be that shall rebel against thy commandment, and shall not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of good courage.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 20:4

    Grant thee thy heart’s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.

  • 1 Samuel 20:13

    Jehovah do so to Jonathan, and more also, should it please my father to do thee evil, if I disclose it not unto thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and Jehovah be with thee, as he hath been with my father.

  • Psalms 20:9

    Save, Jehovah: Let the King answer us when we call.

  • Psalms 118:25

    Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.

  • 1 Timothy 2:1

    I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

  • Matthew 21:9

    And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

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