Joshua 6:27

So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was [noised] throughout all the country.

So the LORD {H3068} was with Joshua {H3091}; and his fame {H8089} was noised throughout all the country {H776}.

So ADONAI was with Y'hoshua, and people heard about him throughout the land.

So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land.

So Jehovah was with Joshua; and his fame was in all the land.

Commentary

Joshua 6:27 serves as a powerful summary following one of the most iconic events in the Old Testament: the fall of Jericho. This verse encapsulates the immediate consequences of Israel's obedience and God's faithfulness, validating Joshua's leadership and God's active involvement in the conquest of Canaan.

Context

This verse immediately follows the miraculous collapse of Jericho's walls and the subsequent destruction of the city, as commanded by God. The victory at Jericho was not achieved through conventional military might but through divine intervention, highlighting God's power and Israel's obedience. Joshua, as the new leader after Moses, was tasked with leading Israel into the Promised Land, and this first major victory firmly established his authority and God's endorsement of his leadership in the eyes of both Israel and the surrounding nations.

Key Themes

  • Divine Presence and Favor: The phrase "the LORD was with Joshua" is central to this verse. It signifies God's active support, guidance, and approval of Joshua's leadership. This divine presence was the true source of Joshua's success and ability to lead the Israelites in seemingly impossible tasks. It echoes God's earlier promise to Joshua in 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."
  • Spreading Fame and Reputation: Joshua's "fame was noised throughout all the country" implies that the news of Jericho's fall and God's miraculous intervention spread rapidly across Canaan. This reputation served a strategic purpose: it instilled fear in the hearts of the Canaanite inhabitants, preparing the way for further conquests and demonstrating God's power to both His people and their enemies. It was not merely personal glory for Joshua but a testament to the God of Israel.
  • Fulfillment of Promise: This verse underscores the reliability of God's promises. Just as God had promised to be with Joshua and give Israel the land, the events at Jericho and the subsequent spread of Joshua's fame were tangible evidence of God's faithfulness in action.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV word "noised" (from the Hebrew word שׁ֡מַג, *shema*) simply means his renown or reputation was widely spread or reported. It conveys the idea of a significant report or rumor that travels quickly and broadly. The Hebrew phrase for "the LORD was with Joshua" (Χ™Χ”Χ•Χ” Χ”Χ™Χ” גם Χ™Χ”Χ•Χ©Χ’ - *Yahweh hayah im Yehoshua*) signifies a continuous, active, and supportive presence, indicating divine backing and approval for his every move.

Practical Application

For believers today, Joshua 6:27 offers profound encouragement. It reminds us that true success and influence stem not from our own abilities or strategies, but from abiding in God's presence and walking in His will. When God is with us, our actions, even seemingly impossible ones, can have a profound impact that extends beyond our immediate reach. Our "fame" or influence, when rooted in God's power, should ultimately point to His glory and faithfulness, just as Joshua's did. This divine companionship is a promise reiterated in the New Testament, as seen in Jesus' words in Matthew 28:20, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."

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Cross-References

  • Joshua 1:5

    There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

  • Joshua 9:3

    ΒΆ And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,

  • Joshua 9:9

    And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,

  • Matthew 28:20

    Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

  • Joshua 9:1

    ΒΆ And it came to pass, when all the kings which [were] on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard [thereof];

  • Genesis 39:21

    But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

  • Matthew 18:20

    For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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