1. Joshua 1:1 (ESV)
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What is the significance of Moses being a servant of the LORD?

Joshua 1:1 (ESV)

1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant,

The title servant of the LORD is one that is meant to give honour to Moses. Moses enjoyed prominence in the history of Israel because for a long time he was the unique vessel of God’s revelation (Numbers 12:1–8; Deuteronomy 34:10–12).

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