Biblical Parallels Index – Devarim 31
Overview
This index is meant to help the reader explore Biblical parallels, be they two accounts of the same event, stories with similar motifs and themes, or units of text which are linguistically similar and perhaps alluding one to the other. The page includes links to tools that aid in comparison, primary sources that touch upon the parallels, and summaries of and links to articles which analyze them in depth.Yehoshua’s Appointment as Leader
Yehoshua’s appointment is described here and in Devarim 3. His selection as well as his transition into leadership can be better understood in the context of narratives throughout Torah and Sefer Yehoshua which speak of him.
Tools
- Use the concordance to find all mentions of Yehoshua in Tanakh.
Articles
- See מידת הענווה של יהושע, by R. Itamar Eldar, for analysis of Yehoshua’s challenges in assuming the mantle of leadership from Moshe, and how Moshe’s humility served as a model for Yehoshua and enabled his success.
- See יהושע: ממשרת למנהיג, by Dr. Yael Ziegler, for analysis of Yehoshua’s actions and personality throughout Torah and why he is chosen over Calev to succeed Moshe. As Moshe’s loyal student, Yehoshua is selected to bring Moshe’s uncompleted mission to its culmination. Yehoshua’s continuation of Moshe’s legacy is contrasted to the relationship of Eliyahu and Elisha.
- See משה ויהושע - דמותו של יהושע בתורה, by R. David Nativ, for several suggestions as to why Moshe does not specifically ask for Yehoshua to be chosen as leader in Bemidbar 27 and Devarim 3, and of the challenges facing Yehoshua.