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Joshua, 23

1. Now long after Yahweh had given Israel rest from all the enemies surrounding them -- Joshua was old now, far advanced in years-

1. And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old [and] stricken in age.

2. Joshua summoned all Israel, their elders, leaders, judges and officials, and said to them, 'I myself am old, far advanced in years;

2. And Joshua called for all Israel, [and] for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I am old [and] stricken in age:

3. you for your part have witnessed all that Yahweh your God has done to all these nations for your sake; Yahweh your God himself has fought for you.

3. And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God [is] he that hath fought for you.

4. Look, these nations still remaining, and all the nations which I have exterminated from the Jordan all the way to the Great Sea in the west, I have allotted to you as the heritage for your tribes.

4. Behold, I have divided unto you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from Jordan, with all the nations that I have cut off, even unto the great sea westward.

5. Yahweh your God will himself drive them out before you; he will dispossess them before you and you will take possession of their country, as Yahweh your God has promised you.

5. And the LORD your God, he shall expel them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD your God hath promised unto you.

6. 'So be very firm about keeping and doing everything written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not swerving from that either to right or to left.

6. Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom [to] the right hand or [to] the left;

7. Never mix with the peoples who are still left beside you. Do not utter the names of their gods, do not swear by them, do not serve them and do not bow down to them.

7. That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear [by them], neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:

8. On the contrary, you must be loyal to Yahweh your God as you have been till now.

8. But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day.

9. Yahweh has dispossessed great and powerful nations before you, and no one so far has been able to resist you.

9. For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but [as for] you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day.

10. One man of you was able to rout a thousand of them, since Yahweh your God was himself fighting for you, as he had promised you.

10. One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he [it is] that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.

11. Be very careful, as you value your life, to love Yahweh your God.

11. Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.

12. 'But should you in any way relapse, if you make friends with the remnant of these nations still living beside you, if you intermarry with them, if you mix with them and they with you,

12. Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, [even] these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you:

13. then know for certain that Yahweh your God will stop dispossessing these nations before you, and for you they will be a snare, a pitfall, thorns in your sides and thistles in your eyes, until you vanish from this fine country given you by Yahweh your God.

13. Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out [any of] these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

14. 'Today, you see, I am going the way of all the earth. Acknowledge with all your heart and soul that of all the promises made to you by Yahweh your God, not one has failed: all have been fulfilled -- not one has failed.

14. And, behold, this day I [am] going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, [and] not one thing hath failed thereof.

15. 'As every promise made to you by Yahweh your God has been fulfilled for you, by the same token Yahweh will fulfil all his threats against you, even to exterminating you from this fine country given you by Yahweh your God.

15. Therefore it shall come to pass, [that] as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

16. 'For if you violate the covenant which Yahweh your God has imposed on you, if you go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then Yahweh's anger will be roused against you and you will quickly vanish from the fine country which he has given you.'

16. When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.



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Alaviitteet:

23:1-4 - Joshua summons Israel's leaders and urges them to remember God's promises. This call to remembrance reinforces the importance of history and past experiences in shaping the people's identity (see also Psalm 78:4 and Deuteronomy 6:6-9).

23:5-8 - Joshua's warning about the need to remain faithful to God highlights the importance of holiness and separation from pagan practices. This call to spiritual purity is essential to Israel's spiritual health (see also Exodus 34:12-16 and 1 John 2:15-17).

23:9-11 - God's promise to drive out Israel's enemies is based on the people's faithfulness to Him. Joshua's warning about the consequences of unfaithfulness emphasizes the seriousness of commitment to God (see also Psalm 119:9 and Galatians 6:7).

23:12-16 - Joshua warns about the dangers of associating with neighboring nations and the negative influence this can have on the people's faith. Purity of worship is a central theme in the lives of God's people (see also 2 Corinthians 6:14 and Romans 12:2).

23:14-16 - The chapter concludes with the reaffirmation that God will fulfill His promises, but that disobedience will bring consequences. This urgency in the call to faithfulness and true worship is a continual reminder to believers (see also Deuteronomy 30:19-20 and Hebrews 3:12-13).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Joshua, 23:

Joshua chapter 23 presents Joshua's farewell address to the leaders. What legacy does he leave for future generations? This powerful text contains Joshua's final exhortations, emphasizing faithfulness to God and the consequences of disobedience. The chapter addresses themes of leadership, commitment to the covenant, and the importance of remaining faithful to God. Joshua 23 also warns against the dangers of cultural assimilation. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the crucial themes of this admonition chapter.

Deuteronomy 7:1-2: "When the Lord your God has brought you into the land which you are entering to take possession of it, and has driven out many nations from before you (...) when the Lord your God has delivered them to you, and you have defeated them, then you will destroy them completely. Do not make treaties with them or show mercy to them." - This commandment from Deuteronomy is reiterated by Joshua in his speech in Joshua 23.

Exodus 23:33: "Do not allow them to live in your land, lest they make you sin against me, for you would certainly fall into the worship of their gods, and it would become a trap for you." - This warning is echoed in Joshua's speech in Joshua 23, warning against mixing with the peoples of the land.

Deuteronomy 28:1: "If you faithfully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commandments that I give you today, the Lord your God will set you far above all the nations of the earth." - This promise of blessing for obedience is reiterated by Joshua in his final speech.

1 Kings 8:56: "Blessed be the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel, as he promised. Not one of all the good promises he made through his servant Moses remained unfulfilled." - This verse reflects the theme of God's faithfulness in fulfilling his promises, which Joshua emphasizes in his speech.

Hebrews 10:23: "Let us hold fast to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." - This New Testament verse echoes the theme of God's faithfulness that Joshua emphasizes in his final speech.

FAQ:

What did Joshua emphasize about the importance of obedience to God in his speech?

Joshua emphasized that obedience to God was crucial to Israel’s prosperity and security, and that deviating from God’s laws would result in hardship and the loss of the promised land. (Joshua 23:6-16)

How did Joshua describe God's faithfulness to Israel?

Joshua reminded the people that God had fulfilled all His promises to Israel, from their deliverance from Egypt to their conquest of the land, demonstrating His faithfulness and power. (Joshua 23:14)

What did Joshua warn about the influence of the surrounding nations?

Joshua warned of the danger of associating with neighboring nations, which could lead Israel into idolatry and away from God, resulting in disaster. (Joshua 23:12-13)

What was the central message of Joshua's farewell address?

The central message was the need to follow God's Law faithfully and remain obedient to ensure that blessings would continue upon Israel. (Joshua 23:6-8)

How did Joshua prepare for his death?

Joshua prepared the people for his departure by giving a final address, reminding them of God’s deeds and the importance of remaining faithful to the Lord. (Joshua 23:1-2)


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