Joshua 1:9 · KJV
Joshua 1:9
Be Strong and of a Good Courage
Joshua 1:9 is God's charge to a new leader: "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Courage rests on God's presence.
Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
“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.”
What Joshua 1:9 means
As Joshua takes up leadership after Moses, God repeats a command three times in this chapter and seals it in verse 9: "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed." It is a call to face a daunting task without fear.
The command is grounded, not empty: courage is possible "for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." The presence of God is the reason to be brave. It is a beloved verse for new beginnings, hard assignments, and moments that demand courage.
Key verse
“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.”
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A prayer from Joshua 1:9
Lord, make me strong and courageous. When the task ahead is daunting, remind me that You are with me wherever I go, so I need not be afraid or dismayed. Amen.
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What does Joshua 1:9 mean?
Joshua 1:9 is God's charge to a new leader: "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Courage rests on God's presence.
What is Joshua 1:9 about?
As Joshua takes up leadership after Moses, God repeats a command three times in this chapter and seals it in verse 9: "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed." It is a call to face a daunting task without fear.
What is the key verse in Joshua 1:9?
Joshua 1:9 — “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.”
Is Joshua 1:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Joshua 1:9 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.