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Joshua, Judges, and Ruth tell the history of Israel’s early, premonarchical life in Canaan. Their narratives mix exhilarating stories of God’s deliverance and somber examples of the people’s disobedience. They also include elements that are strange to modern readers. The commentators explore the history and culture of the era to explain the difficult issues raised and relate the lessons to...

not commanded you? Be strong and courageous (1:9). Joshua need not be frozen with terror or disabled by discouragement, because the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. The Hebrew reverses the word order to emphasize that God is near: “Because with you is the Lord your God.” God’s presence as the divine warrior ensures perseverance and ultimate victory under difficult circumstances. The presence of God is the greatest weapon of a chosen servant. God the warrior transforms an unknown wilderness
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