Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 3:21–end
Here is I. The encouragement which Moses gave to Joshua, who was to succeed him in the government, Deu 3:21, Deu 3:22. He commanded him not to fear. This those that are aged and experienced in the service of God should do all they can to strengthen the hands of those that are young, and setting out in religion. Two things he would have him consider for his encouragement: - 1. What God has done. Joshua had seen what a total defeat God had given by the forces of Israel to these two kings, and thence he might easily infer, so shall the Lord do to all the rest of the kingdoms upon which we are to make war. He must not only infer thence that thus the Lord can do with them all, for his arm is not…
Read the whole note in the consoleJamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 3:26
speak no more unto me of this matter--that is, My decree is unalterable.
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John Gill on Deuteronomy 3:28
But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him,.... Charge him to take the care of the children of Israel, to introduce them into the good land, and put them into the possession of it; encourage him against all fear of his and their enemies, and strengthen him with promises of the presence of God, and of his gracious help and assistance:
for he shall go over before this people; over the river Jordan, at the head of them, as their leader and commander; a type of Christ, the leader and commander of his people, who as their King goes forth at the head of them, and will introduce them all into his Father's kingdom and glory:
and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shal…
Read the whole note in the consoleJohn Calvin on Deuteronomy 3:21–end
Deuteronomy 3:21-29
21. And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the Lord your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the Lord do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.
21. Ipsi quoque Josua praecepi eo tempore, dicendo, Oculi tui viderunt quaecunque fecit Jehova Deus vester duobus regibus: sic facturus est Jehova omnibus regnis ad quae tu pergis.
22. Ye shall not fear them: for the Lord your God he shall fight for you.
22. Ne timeatis eos, quia Jehova Deus vester ipse est qui pugnat pro vobis.
23. And I besought the Lord at that time, saying,
23. Rogaveram autem Jehovam tempore illo, dicendo:
24. O Lord God, thou hast begun to show thy se…
