Num 27:18-19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 27:18-19: 27:18-19 Joshua had a solid background for the role (cp. Exod 17:8-16 ). He had been Moses’ assistant for a long time (Num 11:28 ; cp. Exod 33:11 ). He was also one of the faithful spies (Num 13–14 ) who knew the people of Israel well. Joshua possessed the Spirit and recognized the special presence of God in his life (cp. 11:25-29 ). His relationship with God also gave him wisdom for the tasks ahead (e.g., Deut 34:9 ). • lay your hands on him: This act symbolized the transfer of authority from an elder statesman to his assistant (cp. Num 8:10-14 ). Moses did this publicly so that Joshua’s leadership would be incontestable.

a27:18-19►

bExod 17:8-16►

cNum 11:28►

dExod 33:11►

eNum 13–14►

f11:25-29►

gDeut 34:9►

hNum 8:10-14►

‏ Numbers 27:18-19

Summary for Num 27:18-19: 27:18-19 ^a Joshua had a solid background for the role (cp. Exod 17:8-16 ^b). He had been Moses’ assistant for a long time (Num 11:28 ^c; cp. Exod 33:11 ^d). He was also one of the faithful spies (Num 13–14 ^e) who knew the people of Israel well. Joshua possessed the Spirit and recognized the special presence of God in his life (cp. 11:25-29 ^f). His relationship with God also gave him wisdom for the tasks ahead (e.g., Deut 34:9 ^g).

• lay your hands on him: This act symbolized the transfer of authority from an elder statesman to his assistant (cp. Num 8:10-14 ^h). Moses did this publicly so that Joshua’s leadership would be incontestable.