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Joshua 1

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^{Joshua 1:2 [1]} The Hebrew verb "arise" is an instruction to get ready to fulfill a command, somewhat similar to the military command "attention."

^{Joshua 1:2 [2]} In general, sons (children) of Israel or Israel or Israelites refers to all the people (males and females) of the various tribes descended from the twelve sons (GEN 35:23-26) of Jacob (later renamed Israel by God). In verses concerning things such as warfare or circumcision sons of Israel or Israel or Israelites usually refers only to the males. A tribe of ancient people was identified by the name of its founding ancestor. Therefore, this same general rule applies when referring to individual tribal groups, e.g. sons of Reuben, Reuben, Reubenites and so throughout.

^{Joshua 1:4 [3]} These Hittites are believed to be the descendants of Heth, a son of Canaan who was the youngest son of Ham. Canaan was cursed to a life of servitude by his grandfather Noah because of Ham's act of disrespect for Noah. GEN 9:22-27.

^{Joshua 1:8 [4]} God's formula leading to Joshua's success is clearly outlined in vv 5-9.

^{Joshua 1:14 [5]} Lit little ones and so throughout.

^{Joshua 1:16 [6]} I.e. the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.

^{Joshua 1:18 [7]} Lit mouth.

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