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Numbers 27:18 Cross-References
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“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;”
Numbers 27:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 27:18
God commands Moses to commission Joshua as his successor, describing him as 'a man in whom is the spirit.' This phrase (Hebrew 'ish asher-ruach bo', אִישׁ אֲשֶׁר־רוּחַ בּוֹ) indicates divine enablement and spiritual qualification for leadership. Joshua possessed God's Spirit, providing supernatural wisdom, courage, and guidance necessary for leading Israel. The instruction to lay hands on Joshua represented formal ordination and authorization, publicly transferring leadership from Moses to Joshua. The requirement to do this 'before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation' ensured l...
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Cross-References for Numbers 27:18
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“and did as Yahweh commanded Moses.”
“Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
“and gave him a charge”
“and encourage him”
“and said”
“and said to him in the sight of all Israel”
“and he judged Israel; and he went out to war”
“the Holy Spirit came on them”
“and spoke to him”
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”