Joshua 1:16 nasb — They answered Joshua, saying, "All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.

NASB

"They answered Joshua, saying, "All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go."

— Joshua 1:16, NASB

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Joshua 1 — Context

13

"Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, 'The LORD your God gives you rest and will give you this land.'

14

"Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle shall remain in the land which Moses gave you beyond the Jordan, but you shall cross before your brothers in battle array, all your valiant warriors, and shall help them,

15

until the LORD gives your brothers rest, as He gives you, and they also possess the land which the LORD your God is giving them. Then you shall return to your own land, and possess that which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you beyond the Jordan toward the sunrise."

16

They answered Joshua, saying, "All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.

17

"Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you; only may the LORD your God be with you as He was with Moses.

18

"Anyone who rebels against your command and does not obey your words in all that you command him, shall be put to death; only be strong and courageous."

Joshua 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 1:16 say?
Joshua 1:16 in the NASB reads: “They answered Joshua, saying, "All that you have commanded 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 (NASB): “They answered Joshua, saying, "All that you have commanded 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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