Read Joshua 1.1-9. In 1.1-9: The Lord commissions Joshua. Joshua is to move westward across the river in order to give Israel possession of the land (v. 6), In verse 3: To walk over land was a way of legally claiming it. In verse 4: The idea that the land of promise extends to the river Euphrates reflects Deut 11,24 and royal ideology (Ps 72.8. In verse 5: The Lord as divine warrior promises Joshua military success (see v. 3) and a supportive presence (v. 9). In verses 7-8: The theology reflects Deuteronomy: Undeviating obedience to the book of the law produces prosperity and success. Joshua is to be like the ideal king of Deut 17.18-20. Comments or Questions..
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