Yehoshua: Perek 1

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Yehoshua Perek 1

  • Yehoshua assumes the leadership of Klal Yisroel after Moshe’s death.

  • Hashem promises Yehoshua that just as He was with Moshe, so too He will be with Yehoshua.

  • “If you strengthen yourself in Torah study you will have nothing to fear.”

  • Hashem relates to Moshe that He will be leading him into Eretz Yisroel, and He starts to delineate the borders. He commands Moshe to be strong, have courage, and no fear.

  • Yehoshua starts preparing Klal Yisroel to cross the Yarden and enter into Eretz Yisroel.

  • Yehoshua reminds Reuven, Gad and half of Menashe they will have to keep their word to Moshe by going to battle before assuming residence on the other side of the Yarden.

  • Klal Yisroel pledged loyalty to Yehoshua just as they had to Moshe.