Numbers 27:18

And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;

Cross-reference

Numbers 27:23 records the execution of the command—Moses lays hands on Joshua as instructed.

Numbers 11:17 shows God sharing the Spirit from Moses with elders — similar divine empowerment for leadership.

Numbers 13:16 Historical context

Numbers 13:16 records Moses renaming Hoshea to Joshua, the same man commissioned here as the Spirit-filled leader.

Numbers 11:28 Historical context

Numbers 11:28 shows Joshua as Moses' assistant earlier, highlighting his role before being commissioned as successor.

Exodus 17:9 Parallel

Exodus 17:9 introduces Joshua as a military leader, foreshadowing his later role leading Israel into the promised land.

Acts 6:6 Parallel

Acts 6:6 describes the apostles laying hands on deacons—directly paralleling Moses' action with Joshua.

Acts 13:3 Parallel

Acts 13:3 shows the church laying hands on Paul and Barnabas to send them out—a direct parallel to Moses commissioning Joshua.

1 Timothy 4:14 refers to Timothy's gift given through laying on of hands—paralleling Joshua's commission and gift of the Spirit.

1 Samuel 16:13 shows the Spirit rushing upon David after anointing — similar to Joshua receiving the Spirit through hand-laying.

In 1 Timothy 5:22, Paul warns against hasty laying on of hands for ordination, echoing the solemn commissioning of Joshua here.

Deuteronomy 34:9 confirms the result: Joshua received the spirit of wisdom through Moses' hand-laying here.

Deuteronomy 31:23 records Moses charging Joshua again, directly continuing the transfer of leadership.

Deuteronomy 31:7 records Moses actually commissioning Joshua, fulfilling the instruction in Numbers 27:18.

Deuteronomy 3:28 repeats the command to commission Joshua, reinforcing the charge given here to Moses.

Deuteronomy 31:3 Historical context

Deuteronomy 31:3 reiterates that Joshua will lead as the Lord said, referencing the same appointment made in Numbers 27.

1 Chronicles 7:27 Historical context

1 Chronicles 7:27 gives Joshua's genealogy as son of Nun, confirming the identity of Joshua mentioned in Numbers 27.

Deuteronomy 3:21 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:21 records Moses commanding Joshua after victories, showing Joshua's active role following his commission in Numbers 27.

Deuteronomy 1:38 Historical context

Deuteronomy 1:38 recalls that Joshua, already appointed, will lead Israel into the land — directly continuing the narrative from Numbers 27.

Acts 8:17 Parallel

Acts 8:17 describes laying on of hands for the Holy Spirit, a NT continuation of the practice Moses used to commission Joshua.

John 3:34 Typology

John 3:34 says God gives the Spirit without measure to Christ—contrasting with Joshua's limited portion. Joshua prefigures the greater anointing on Jesus.

1 Samuel 16:14 depicts the Spirit departing from Saul — a contrast to Joshua receiving the Spirit here.

Genesis 41:38 has Pharaoh noting the Spirit of God in Joseph — paralleling Moses' recognition of the Spirit in Joshua.

Hebrews 6:2 Parallel

Hebrews 6:2 lists laying on of hands as a foundational Christian doctrine, reflecting the practice used here for Joshua.

Acts 6:3 Parallel

Acts 6:3 instructs choosing men full of the Holy Spirit—mirroring Joshua's qualification. Both show Spirit-filled selection for ministry.

1 Chronicles 22:6 has David charging Solomon his successor, a parallel leadership transition to Moses commissioning Joshua.

Judges 11:29 has the Spirit coming upon Jephthah — another instance of Spirit-empowered leadership like Joshua.

Judges 3:10 Parallel

Judges 3:10 describes the Spirit empowering Othniel as judge — a parallel to the Spirit on Joshua.