Joshua 1:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you anywhere you go.
Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 (BSB)
Context of Joshua 1:9
Moses has died, and God commissions Joshua to lead Israel across the Jordan into Canaan. In Joshua 1:6 to 9, God tells him three times to be strong and courageous, and ties this to following the book of the law.
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Questions about Joshua 1:9
What does Joshua 1:9 say?
Joshua 1:9 in modern King James wording reads: "Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you anywhere you go."
Where is Joshua 1:9 found in the Bible?
Joshua 1:9 is verse 9 of chapter 1 of the book of Joshua, in the Old Testament. Joshua has 24 chapters.
What is the context of Joshua 1:9?
Moses has died, and God commissions Joshua to lead Israel across the Jordan into Canaan. In Joshua 1:6 to 9, God tells him three times to be strong and courageous, and ties this to following the book of the law.