Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But your assistant, Joshua son of Nun, will enter it. Encourage him, because he will lead Israel to inherit it. New Living Translation Instead, your assistant, Joshua son of Nun, will lead the people into the land. Encourage him, for he will lead Israel as they take possession of it. English Standard Version Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Berean Standard Bible Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land. Berean Literal Bible Joshua son of Nun who stands before you, he shall go in there; strengthen him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. King James Bible But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. New King James Version Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. New American Standard Bible Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, shall himself enter there; encourage him, for he will give it to Israel as an inheritance. NASB 1995 ‘Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there; encourage him, for he will cause Israel to inherit it. NASB 1977 ‘Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there; encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Legacy Standard Bible Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there; strengthen him, for he will cause Israel to inherit it. Amplified Bible Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there. Encourage and strengthen him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Berean Annotated Bible Joshua (YHWH saves) son of Nun (fish / posterity), who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel (he wrestles with God) to inherit the land. Christian Standard Bible Joshua son of Nun, who attends you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joshua son of Nun, who attends you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit it. American Standard Version Joshua the son of Nun, who standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage thou him; for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Contemporary English Version Instead, I will let Joshua your assistant lead Israel to conquer the land. So encourage him." English Revised Version Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage thou him; for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. GOD'S WORD® Translation But your assistant Joshua, son of Nun, will go there. Encourage him, because he will help Israel take possession of the land. Good News Translation But strengthen the determination of your helper, Joshua son of Nun. He will lead Israel to occupy the land.' International Standard Version However, Nun's son Joshua, your assistant, will go there. Encourage him, for he will cause Israel to take possession of it. NET Bible However, Joshua son of Nun, your assistant, will go. Encourage him, because he will enable Israel to inherit the land. New Heart English Bible Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there. Encourage him, because he will cause Israel to inherit it. Webster's Bible Translation But Joshua the son of Nun, who standeth before thee, he shall go in thither. Encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJoshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land. World English Bible Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, shall go in there. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJoshua son of Nun, who is standing before you, he goes in there; strengthen him, for he causes Israel to inherit [it]. Berean Literal Bible Joshua son of Nun who stands before you, he shall go in there; strengthen him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Young's Literal Translation Joshua son of Nun, who is standing before thee, he goeth in thither; him strengthen thou; for he doth cause Israel to inherit. Smith's Literal Translation Joshua son of Nun, standing before thee, he shall come in there: strengthen him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Josue the son of Nun, thy minister, he shall go in for thee: exhort and encourage him, and he shall divide the land by lot to Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version But Joshua, the son of Nun, your minister, shall himself enter on your behalf. Exhort and strengthen this man, and he himself shall divide the land by lot to Israel. New American Bible but Joshua, son of Nun, your attendant, shall enter. Encourage him, for he is the one who is to give Israel its possession. New Revised Standard Version Joshua son of Nun, your assistant, shall enter there; encourage him, for he is the one who will secure Israel’s possession of it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there; encourage him; for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But surely Yeshua son of Nun who stands before you shall enter there; empower him because he shall cause Israel to possess it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Joshua the son of Nun, who standeth before thee, he shall go in thither; encourage thou him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Brenton Septuagint Translation Joshua the son of Naue, who stands by thee, he shall enter in there; do thou strengthen him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Penalty…37The LORD was also angry with me on your account, and He said, “Not even you shall enter the land. 38Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land. 39And the little ones you said would become captives—your children who on that day did not know good from evil—will enter the land that I will give them, and they will possess it.… Cross References Joshua son of Nun, Joshua 1:1 Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, Deuteronomy 31:23 Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” Numbers 27:18 And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. who stands before you, Exodus 33:11 Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. Exodus 24:13 So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God. Numbers 11:28 Joshua son of Nun, the attendant to Moses since youth, spoke up and said, “Moses, my lord, stop them!” will enter it. Numbers 14:30 Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. Deuteronomy 31:7 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. Joshua 1:2-3 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. Encourage him, Deuteronomy 3:28 But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” Joshua 1:7-9 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. / 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.” for he will enable Israel to inherit the land. Joshua 1:6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Joshua 21:43-45 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. Numbers 32:12 not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun—because they did follow the LORD wholeheartedly.’ Joshua 14:6-14 Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. … Treasury of Scripture But Joshua the son of Nun, which stands before you, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Joshua Numbers 13:8,16 Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun… Numbers 14:30,38 Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun… Numbers 26:65 For the LORD had said of them, They shall surely die in the wilderness. And there was not left a man of them, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. which standeth Exodus 17:9-14 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand… Exodus 24:13 And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God. Exodus 33:11 And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle. encourage him Deuteronomy 3:28 But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. Deuteronomy 31:7,8,14,23 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it… Numbers 27:18-23 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; … Jump to Previous Assistant Cause Encourage Enter Heritage Inherit Israel Israel's Lead Nun Servant Standeth Standing Stands Strengthen Strong ThitherJump to Next Assistant Cause Encourage Enter Heritage Inherit Israel Israel's Lead Nun Servant Standeth Standing Stands Strengthen Strong ThitherDeuteronomy 1 1. Moses' speech in the end of the fortieth year6. briefly rehearsing the history of God's sending them from Horeb 14. of giving them officers 19. of sending the spies to search the land 34. of his anger for their incredulity 41. and disobedience Joshua son of Nun Joshua, the son of Nun, is introduced as Moses' successor. He is from the tribe of Ephraim and has been a faithful assistant to Moses. His name, originally Hoshea, was changed by Moses to Joshua, meaning "The LORD is salvation," which foreshadows his role in leading Israel into the Promised Land. Joshua is a type of Christ, as both lead God's people to salvation and rest. who stands before you will enter it Encourage him for he will enable Israel to inherit the land Persons / Places / Events 1. Joshua son of NunJoshua is Moses' assistant and successor, chosen to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. His name in Hebrew, "Yehoshua," means "Yahweh is salvation," which is significant as he is a type of Christ in leading God's people to their inheritance. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites who brought them out of Egypt. Although he led them through the wilderness, he was not permitted to enter the Promised Land due to his disobedience at Meribah. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. It represents God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. 4. Israel The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are the recipients of God's covenant and promises. 5. Encouragement The act of strengthening or supporting someone. Moses is instructed to encourage Joshua, highlighting the importance of leadership support and preparation. Teaching Points Leadership TransitionThe transition from Moses to Joshua highlights the importance of preparing and encouraging new leaders. In our communities, we should support and mentor emerging leaders to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of mission. Encouragement in Leadership Encouragement is vital for leaders facing daunting tasks. Just as Moses was instructed to encourage Joshua, we should actively support and uplift those in leadership roles within our churches and communities. Faithfulness to God's Promises The promise of the land to Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness. Believers can trust in God's promises, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them in His timing. Courage and Obedience Joshua's success depended on his courage and obedience to God's commands. In our lives, we are called to be courageous and obedient to God's Word, trusting Him to lead us into our spiritual inheritance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 1:38?2. How does Deuteronomy 1:38 encourage us to support and uplift our leaders today? 3. What qualities did Joshua possess that made him a chosen leader in Deuteronomy? 4. How can we "encourage him" as instructed in Deuteronomy 1:38 in our communities? 5. What other biblical leaders were chosen by God despite initial challenges or doubts? 6. How does Deuteronomy 1:38 inspire us to trust God's plans for leadership? 7. Why was Joshua chosen to lead instead of Moses in Deuteronomy 1:38? 8. How does Deuteronomy 1:38 reflect God's plan for leadership succession? 9. What qualities did Joshua possess that aligned with God's choice in Deuteronomy 1:38? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 1? 11. What is the Deuteronomistic History? 12. Deuteronomy 1:34–39 implies a direct divine punishment for an entire generation; is there any contextual or historical corroboration for such a widespread judgment? 13. How can Deuteronomy 7:16's promise of victory over enemies be reconciled with records of Israel's military setbacks in other biblical accounts? 14. Joshua 1:5 - How could God promise that 'no one will be able to stand against' Joshua, when later battles and defeats are recorded elsewhere in Scripture? What Does Deuteronomy 1:38 Mean Joshua son of Nun“Joshua son of Nun…” (Deuteronomy 1:38) introduces the man God has appointed as Moses’ successor. • First mentioned as a military leader who defeated Amalek while Moses prayed (Exodus 17:9-14). • One of the twelve spies who brought back a faithful report, trusting God despite the giants (Numbers 14:6-9). • Publicly commissioned by Moses with laying on of hands (Numbers 27:18-23), a visible sign that God’s authority was passing to Joshua. These snapshots reveal a man already tested in faith, obedience, and courage—traits needed to shepherd Israel into Canaan. who stands before you “…who stands before you…” underscores Joshua’s ongoing presence at Moses’ side. • He remained in the tent of meeting after Moses departed (Exodus 33:11), showing a hunger for God’s presence. • He “stood before” Moses as an attendant and apprentice, learning firsthand how to seek the Lord’s guidance and judge the people (Deuteronomy 31:14-15). By standing near Moses, Joshua was also standing before the Lord, being prepared for leadership long before the mantle was publicly bestowed. will enter it “…will enter it.” God definitively states that Joshua, not Moses, will take Israel across the Jordan. • This fulfills God’s earlier verdict when the first generation refused to enter (Numbers 14:30). • It also demonstrates the reliability of God’s promise: what He pledges, He performs (Joshua 21:43-45). Israel needed assurance that the future entry was certain; God names the human agent to remove all doubt. Encourage him “Encourage him…” Moses is charged to strengthen Joshua’s heart. • Moses later obeys, speaking words of courage before all Israel (Deuteronomy 31:7-8). • The Lord repeats the command directly to Joshua after Moses’ death: “Be strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:6-9). Encouragement here is not mere cheerleading; it is a divine imperative to infuse Joshua with confidence rooted in God’s faithfulness, enabling him to face fortified cities and battles ahead. for he will enable Israel to inherit the land “…for he will enable Israel to inherit the land.” Joshua’s leadership is the means by which God fulfills the covenant promise first given to Abraham (Genesis 12:7). • Under Joshua, the Jordan parts (Joshua 3:14-17), Jericho’s walls fall (Joshua 6), and the land is apportioned to the tribes (Joshua 13-21). • The word “inherit” highlights permanence; Israel will not merely occupy but legally receive the land as God’s gift (Deuteronomy 4:1). God works through faithful human vessels; Joshua’s obedience opens the door for an entire nation to experience covenant blessing. summary Deuteronomy 1:38 lays out God’s transition plan from Moses to Joshua: the proven servant standing beside his mentor will be the one who actually crosses into Canaan. Moses must encourage Joshua because his leadership is God’s chosen instrument for Israel’s inheritance. The verse assures Israel—and us—that God keeps His promises through the faithful leaders He appoints, bringing His people into every good thing He has declared. Verse 38. - Though the rebellious generation were to perish, and Moses was not to be permitted to enter Canaan, God would not depart from his promise, but would by another leader bring the people to the inheritance which he had sworn to their fathers to give them. (For the account of Joshua's appointment and installation, see Numbers 27:15-23.) Which standeth before thee; i.e. to be thy minister or servant (Exodus 24:13; Exodus 33:11; Numbers 11:28; comp. for the meaning of the phrase Deuteronomy 10:8; Deuteronomy 18:7; Daniel 1:5). Encourage him; literally, strengthen him (comp. Deuteronomy 3:21, 22; Deuteronomy 31:7, 8). Inherit it; the "it" refers back to ver. 35, "that good land." In vers. 8 and 21, the land is spoken of as to be possessed by the Israelites; here it is spoken of as to be inherited by them. The former has reference to their having to wrest the land by force from the Canaanites (יָרַשׁ, to occupy by force, to dispossess; cf. Deuteronomy 2:12, 21, 22, where the verb is, in the Authorized Version, rendered by "destroy"); the latter has reference to their receiving the land as a heritage (נָןחל) from God, who, when he divided to the nations their inheritance, assigned Canaan to the children of Israel (Deuteronomy 32:8). "Joshua the executor of the inheritance" (Schroeder).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁ֤עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites son בִּן (bin-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Nun, נוּן֙ (nūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5126: Nun -- father of Joshua who stands הָעֹמֵ֣ד (hā·‘ō·mêḏ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations before you, לְפָנֶ֔יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face will enter יָ֣בֹא (yā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go it. שָׁ֑מָּה (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Encourage him, חַזֵּ֔ק (ḥaz·zêq) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will enable Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to inherit יַנְחִלֶ֥נָּה (yan·ḥi·len·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate [the land]. אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Links Deuteronomy 1:38 NIVDeuteronomy 1:38 NLT Deuteronomy 1:38 ESV Deuteronomy 1:38 NASB Deuteronomy 1:38 KJV Deuteronomy 1:38 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 1:38 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 1:38 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 1:38 French Bible Deuteronomy 1:38 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 1:38 Joshua the son of Nun who stands (Deut. 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