Joshua 1
King James Version
1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,
2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
11 Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the Lord your God giveth you to possess it.
12 And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,
13 Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, The Lord your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.
14 Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them;
15 Until the Lord have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the Lord your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the Lord's servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.
16 And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.
17 According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the Lord thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.
18 Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.
Josué 1
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Comisión de Dios a Josué
1 Después de la muerte de Moisés, siervo del Señor, el Señor habló a Josué, hijo de Nun, y ayudante[a] de Moisés, y le dijo: 2 «Mi siervo Moisés(A) ha muerto. Ahora pues, levántate, cruza este Jordán, tú y todo este pueblo, a la tierra que Yo les doy a los israelitas(B). 3 (C)Todo lugar que pise la planta de su pie les he dado a ustedes, tal como dije a Moisés. 4 Desde el desierto y este Líbano hasta el gran río, el río Éufrates, toda la tierra de los hititas hasta el mar Grande[b] que está hacia la puesta del sol, será territorio de ustedes(D). 5 Nadie te podrá hacer frente[c](E) en todos los días de tu vida. Así como estuve con Moisés, estaré contigo. No te dejaré ni te abandonaré(F).
6 »Sé fuerte y valiente, porque tú darás a este pueblo posesión de la tierra que juré a sus padres que les daría(G). 7 Solamente sé fuerte y muy valiente. Cuídate[d] de cumplir toda la ley que Moisés Mi siervo te mandó. No te desvíes de ella ni a la derecha ni a la izquierda(H), para que tengas éxito[e] dondequiera que vayas.
8 »Este libro de la ley(I) no se apartará de tu boca, sino que meditarás en él día y noche, para que cuides[f] de hacer todo lo que en él está escrito. Porque entonces harás prosperar tu camino y tendrás éxito[g](J). 9 ¿No te lo he ordenado Yo? ¡Sé fuerte y valiente(K)! No temas ni te acobardes, porque el Señor tu Dios estará contigo dondequiera que vayas(L)».
Preparativos para cruzar el Jordán
10 Entonces Josué dio órdenes a los oficiales del pueblo: 11 «Pasen por medio del campamento y den órdenes al pueblo, diciéndoles: “Preparen provisiones para ustedes, porque dentro de tres días cruzarán el[h] Jordán(M) para entrar a poseer la tierra que el Señor su Dios les da en posesión”».
12 (N)Y a los rubenitas, a los gaditas y a la media tribu de Manasés, Josué les dijo: 13 «Recuerden la palabra que Moisés, siervo del Señor, les ordenó: “El Señor su Dios les da reposo y les dará esta tierra”. 14 Sus mujeres, sus pequeños y su ganado permanecerán en la tierra que Moisés les dio al otro lado del Jordán. Pero ustedes, todos los valientes guerreros, pasarán en orden de batalla delante de sus hermanos, y los ayudarán, 15 hasta que el Señor dé reposo a sus hermanos como a ustedes, y ellos también posean la tierra que el Señor su Dios les da. Entonces volverán a su tierra[i] y poseerán lo[j] que Moisés, siervo del Señor(O), les dio al otro lado del Jordán(P) hacia el oriente[k]».
16 Y ellos respondieron a Josué: «Haremos todo lo que nos has mandado, y adondequiera que nos envíes, iremos. 17 Como obedecimos en todo a Moisés, así te obedeceremos a ti, con tal que el Señor tu Dios esté contigo como estuvo con Moisés(Q). 18 Cualquiera que se rebele contra tu mandato[l] y no obedezca tus palabras en todo lo que le mandes, se le dará muerte. Solamente sé fuerte y valiente».
Footnotes
Joshua 1
New King James Version
God’s Commission to Joshua
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ (A)assistant, saying: 2 (B)“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. 3 (C)Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. 4 (D)From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. 5 (E)No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; (F)as I was with Moses, so (G)I will be with you. (H)I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 (I)Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall [a]divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law (J)which Moses My servant commanded you; (K)do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may [b]prosper wherever you go. 8 (L)This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but (M)you[c] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 (N)Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; (O)do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
The Order to Cross the Jordan
10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, 11 “Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, ‘Prepare provisions for yourselves, for (P)within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to possess.’ ”
12 And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh Joshua spoke, saying, 13 “Remember (Q)the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is giving you rest and is giving you this land.’ 14 Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But you shall [d]pass before your brethren armed, all your mighty men of valor, and help them, 15 until the Lord has given your brethren rest, as He gave you, and they also have taken possession of the land which the Lord your God is giving them. (R)Then you shall return to the land of your possession and enjoy it, which Moses the Lord’s servant gave you on this side of the Jordan toward the sunrise.”
16 So they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17 Just as we heeded Moses in all things, so we will heed you. Only the Lord your God (S)be with you, as He was with Moses. 18 Whoever rebels against your command and does not heed your words, in all that you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and of good courage.”
Footnotes
- Joshua 1:6 give as a possession
- Joshua 1:7 have success or act wisely
- Joshua 1:8 you shall be constantly in
- Joshua 1:14 cross over ahead of
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