Joshua
“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.”
Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9 (KJV) speaks to courage, God's presence promise, and fear — words set in Joshua, the account of Israel entering the promised land. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 28:20“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
Common questions
What does Joshua 1:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Joshua 1:9 reads: "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." The verse speaks to courage, God's presence promise, and fear. To read it well, take it in the flow of Joshua 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Joshua 1:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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 (KJV), found in Joshua chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Joshua 1:9?
Verses that sit beside Joshua 1:9 include Deuteronomy 31:6, Deuteronomy 31:8, and 1 Chronicles 28:20. Reading them alongside Joshua 1:9 deepens the theme of courage.
How can I pray with Joshua 1:9?
Read Joshua 1:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.