Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8200 The character of the believer  »  8219 courage  »  8220 courage, in facing enemies

In the OT, courage is shown principally in the leading of God's people against their enemies.

God commands his people to be courageous

Joshua 1:6-9 The LORD to Joshua as he was about to lead the Israelites into Canaan. See also Joshua 1:18; Joshua 8:1; Joshua 10:8; Judges 7:9-11; 2 Chronicles 20:15,17

Recommended by leaders

Deuteronomy 1:21 See also Deuteronomy 31:1-8; Joshua 10:25; Joshua 23:6; 2 Samuel 10:12; 2 Chronicles 32:7

Seen in the behaviour of people of God

1 Samuel 17:32; Acts 4:13 See also Joshua 1:10-11; Joshua 14:12; 1 Samuel 14:6-7; Samuel 17:45-47; Acts 13:44-47 Paul and Barnabas; Acts 19:8-10 Paul at Ephesus

See also

5766  attitudes to life
5968  timidity
7733  leaders
8202  boldness
8213  confidence
8414  encouragement
8485  spiritual warfare, conflict
8727  enemies