In the OT, courage is shown principally in the leading of God’s people against their enemies.
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God commands his people to be courageous
Jos 1:6–9The Lord to Joshua as he was about to lead the Israelites into Canaan.
See also Jos 1:18; Jos 8:1; Jos 10:8; Jdg 7:9–11; 2 Ch 20:15; 2 Ch 20:17
Recommended by leaders
Deuteronomy 1:21 NASB95
‘See, the Lord your God has placed the land before you; go up, take possession, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has spoken to you. Do not fear or be dismayed.’
See also Dt 31:1–8; Jos 10:25; Jos 23:6; 2 Sa 10:12; 2 Ch 32:7
Seen in the behaviour of people of God
1 Sa 17:32; Ac 4:13
See also Jos 1:10–11; Jos 14:12; 1 Sa 14:6–7; 1 Sa 17:45–47; Ac 13:44–47Paul and Barnabas; Ac 19:8–10Paul at Ephesus
