Joshua 1:1 ESV
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant,
Notice the different descriptions used for Moses and Joshua, the different roles they perform. God told Moses he would be as God to his brother and people. Moses would give the words of God for Aaron to speak and the law so the people might live.
Joshua will continue in the work begun by Moses. Up to this time, Joshua spoke with Moses and stayed in the tent of meeting while Moses went to meet with God.
Now God tells Joshua He will fulfill through him the promises made to Moses.
There is an echo here of the first and second coming of our Lord. When Jesus came He fulfilled the law and made a new covenant of grace. The next time He comes He will battle His enemies and claim the earth. The promised land will be delivered.
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