And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.
Ver. 25. Fear not, nor be dismayed, &c.] To the like sense saith the Captain of our salvation to his spiritual soldiers, "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." 1Co 16:13
For thus shall the Lord do,] sc., If you do not the work of the Lord deceitfully or slothfully. Jer 48:10