Deuteronomy 34:9
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses.
Cross-references
Deuteronomy 31:3 confirms Joshua will lead Israel into the land — reinforcing that Moses' laying on of hands officially designated Joshua as successor.
Exodus 31:3 describes Bezaleel filled with God's spirit of wisdom for craftsmanship—parallel to Joshua's spirit of wisdom for leadership.
1 Timothy 4:14 echoes the same pattern: a gift conferred through laying on of hands by elders, as with Joshua.
2 Kings 2:15 confirms Elisha has Elijah's spirit, just as Joshua had Moses' spirit—a succession of prophetic leadership.
2 Kings 2:9 shows Elisha asking for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, similar to Moses imparting his spirit to Joshua.
Joshua 1:16-18 records the people's promise to obey Joshua, fulfilling the obedience mentioned at the end of Deuteronomy 34:9.
Numbers 27:18-23 records the original laying on of hands that gave Joshua the spirit of wisdom, which Deuteronomy 34:9 summarizes.
Numbers 11:17 shows God taking of Moses' spirit and putting it on elders—a similar transmission of spirit as Moses lays hands on Joshua.
Exodus 28:3 also says God fills artisans with 'spirit of wisdom' — the same phrase shows God equipping people for different tasks.
Isaiah 11:2 describes the Spirit of wisdom resting on the Messiah, echoing the same Spirit given to Joshua here.
John 3:34 contrasts limited impartation through human hands with Christ receiving the Spirit without measure.
1 Kings 3:9 has Solomon asking for wisdom to lead God's people, mirroring Joshua's wisdom for leadership from the same source.
1 Kings 3:12 records God granting Solomon a wise heart, paralleling Joshua being given the spirit of wisdom.
Acts 6:6 shows the early church continuing the practice of laying on hands for commissioning, similar to Moses on Joshua.
Colossians 2:3 reveals all wisdom hidden in Christ, while Joshua received a measure of wisdom through the Spirit.
1 Timothy 5:22 warns against hasty laying on of hands, contrasting with the careful commission of Joshua here.
Daniel 6:3 shows Daniel's excellent spirit setting him apart, similar to Joshua's spirit of wisdom.