Joshua was commissioned a second time, to replace Moses.
double blessing (Gen. 48:22). This allowed for 12 allotments of the land, Levi being excluded because of priestly function.
JOSHUA—NOTE ON 1:13–18 The Lord . . . will give you this land. God gave them these lands directly across the Jordan River on the east (cf. Num. 32). Yet, it was their duty to assist the other tribes of Israel to invade and conquer their allotted land to the west.
Joshua's Preparation for Ministry
Joshua's Preparation for Ministry 1. Ex. 17:9, 10, 13–14 Joshua led the victorious battle against the Amalekites.
2. Ex. 24:13 Joshua, the servant of Moses, accompanied the Jewish leader to the mountain of God (cf. 32:17). 3. Num. 11:28 Joshua was the attendant of Moses from his youth.
4. Num. 13:16 Moses changed his name from Hoshea ("salvation") to Joshua ("the Lord saves").
5. Num. 14:6–10, 30, 38
Joshua, along with Caleb, spied out the land of Canaan with 10 others. Only Joshua and Caleb urged the nation to possess the land and, thus, only they of the 12 actually entered Canaan. 6. Num. 27:18 Joshua was indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
7. Num. 27:18–23 Joshua was commissioned for spiritual service the first time, to assist Moses.
8. Num. 32:12 Joshua followed the Lord fully.
9. Deut. 31:23 Joshua was commissioned a second time, to replace Moses.
10. Deut. 34:9 Joshua was filled with the spirit of wisdom.
JOSHUA—NOTE ON 2:1 two men . . . as spies. These scouts would inform Joshua on various features of the topography, food, drinking water, and defenses to be overcome in the invasion. Shittim . . . Jericho. The grove (cf. 3:1) was situated in foothills about 7 miles east of the Jordan, and Jericho lay 7 miles west of the river. house of a prostitute. Their purpose was not impure; rather, the spies sought a place where they would not be conspicuous. Resorting to such a house would be a good cover, from where they might learn something of Jericho. Also,