In 1.1-9: The Lord commissions Joshua.
In verse 2: 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.
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