Deuteronomy 3:28

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 3:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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 3:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28But 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.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him, etc.] 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…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He shall go over - It was not Moses, but Joshua or Jesus that was to give the people rest, Heb 4:8. 'Tis a comfort to those who love mankind, when they are dying and going off, to see God's work likely to be carried on by other hands, when they are silent in the dust. Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“charge Joshua: Deu 1:38, Deu 31:3, Deu 31:7, Deu 31:23; Num 27:18-23; Ch1 22:6, Ch1 22:11-16, Ch1 28:9, Ch1 28:10, Ch1 28:20; Ti1 6:13; Ti1 6:14; Ti2 2:1-3, Ti2 4:1-6 for he shall: Jos 1:2, Jos 3:7-17; Joh 1:17; Act 7:45; Heb 4:8, Jesus Deuteronomy 3:29”
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