Sirach 46:1 - Catholic Public Domain Version Joshua, the son of Nun, was valiant in warfare; he was the successor of Moses among the prophets. He was great in accord with his name, Tuilleadh leaganachaCommon English Bible Joshua, Nun’s son, was powerful in battle, and he was Moses’ successor in prophecy. As his name suggests, he was mighty to deliver the Lord’s chosen ones, and to take revenge on enemies when they rose against them, so that he might give Israel an inheritance. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version VALIANT in war was Jesus the son of Nave, who was successor of Moses among the prophets, who was great according to his name, Good News Translation (US Version) Joshua son of Nun was a great soldier and the next of the prophets after Moses. He lived up to the meaning of his name as the great deliverer of the Lord's chosen people. He defeated the enemies that attacked them, so that Israel could claim its land. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Joshua the son of Nun was valiant in war, and was the successor of Moses in prophecies. He was made great according to his name for the saving of God’s elect, to take vengeance on the enemies that rose up against them, that he might give Israel their inheritance. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Joshua the son of Nun was a mighty warrior and the next prophet after Moses. His name means, “The Lord rescues,” and Joshua did rescue Israel by defeating their enemies, as he led Israel into the land God had promised them. Good News Bible (Anglicised) Joshua son of Nun was a great soldier and the next of the prophets after Moses. He lived up to the meaning of his name as the great deliverer of the Lord's chosen people. He defeated the enemies that attacked them, so that Israel could claim its land. |