Joshua 1:9
King James Version
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1:9 in context
7Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
10Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
11Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.
What does Joshua 1:9 mean?
Verses on the same theme
Bible Verses About Courage
Verses for fearful thresholds — the commanded, supplied courage of those God goes with.
Bible Verses About Encouragement
Scripture to lift the head and steady the heart — verses of courage for when you need to keep going.
Bible Verses About Fear
“Fear not” is the most repeated command in Scripture. Verses for the frightened, from a God who is near.
Bible Verses About God's Presence
Scripture on the God who is always near — before you, behind you, and never leaving.
Cross-references
Other passages that echo or illuminate Joshua 1:9.
- Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
- Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Psalm 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
- 2 Timothy 1:7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
The Book of Joshua — summary, themes & key verses
God keeps his promise — entering the land, and the call to be strong and courageous.
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