Joshua 1:16 bbe — Then they said to Joshua in answer, Whatever you say to us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.

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"Then they said to Joshua in answer, Whatever you say to us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go."

— Joshua 1:16, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 1 — Context

13

Keep in mind what Moses, the servant of the Lord, said to you, The Lord your God is sending you rest and will give you this land.

14

Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle will be kept here in the land which Moses gave you on this side of Jordan; but you, the fighting-men, are to go over before your brothers, armed, to give them help;

15

Till the Lord has given your brothers rest, as he has given it to you, and they have taken their heritage in the land which the Lord your God is giving them: then you will go back to the land of your heritage which Moses, the servant of the Lord, gave you on the east side of Jordan.

16

Then they said to Joshua in answer, Whatever you say to us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.

17

As we gave attention to Moses in all things, so we will give attention to you: and may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses.

18

Whoever goes against your orders, and does not give attention to all your words, will be put to death: only take heart and be strong.

Joshua 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 1:16 say?
Joshua 1:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then they said to Joshua in answer, Whatever you say to us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.”
Where is Joshua 1:16 in the Bible?
Joshua 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 1, verse 16.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 1:16.
What translation should I read Joshua 1:16 in?
Joshua 1:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 1:16?
Joshua 1:16 reads (BBE): “Then they said to Joshua in answer, Whatever you say to us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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