Joshua 1 — Courage, Yahweh’s Presence, and Obedience to the Word

This page presents H. P. Mansfield Bible (HPB) notes on Joshua 1, based on “Joshua 01 - HPB Notes.md” and HPB 04-Deu01-Jud04.PDF, pp. 55–56. The separately published Mansfield Expositor chapter was consulted only as a distinct cross-check; this page reproduces the HPB notes, not the Expositor document.

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Joshua 1 establishes continuity after Moses’ death. Yahweh’s servant has died, but Yahweh’s promise remains operative and Joshua must act immediately.

Deuteronomy 34 — Moses Sees the Land, Joshua Succeeds Him

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s Bible notes on Deuteronomy 34 (HPB 04-Deu01-Jud04, page 54), as represented in the attached HPB notes document. Mansfield’s separately published Deuteronomy Expositor, chapter 34, is a different work and was consulted only as a secondary cross-check. This page presents the HPB-based study, not the separate Expositor. The closing chapter’s editorial perspective and several Hebrew or textual questions are presented with their uncertainties.

Deuteronomy 33 — Moses’ Final Blessing and Israel’s Security in Yahweh

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s Bible notes on Deuteronomy 33 (HPB 04-Deu01-Jud04, pages 53–54), as represented in the attached HPB notes document. Mansfield’s separately published Deuteronomy Expositor, chapter 33, is a different work and was consulted only as a secondary cross-check. This page presents the HPB-based study, not the separate Expositor. Difficult Hebrew expressions and interpretive applications are identified with appropriate caution.

Deuteronomy 32 — The Song of Moses, Yahweh the Rock and Israel’s Future

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s annotations in The Holy Bible with Brief Explanatory Notes (HPB), Deuteronomy section, pages 50–52. Mansfield’s separately published Deuteronomy Expositor is a distinct document and was consulted only as a secondary cross-check. This page presents the HPB study, not the separate Expositor. Significant textual variants in Deuteronomy 32:8 and 32:43 are identified rather than silently harmonised.

Deuteronomy 31 — Joshua, the Written Law and Israel’s Future

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s annotations in The Holy Bible with Brief Explanatory Notes (HPB), Deuteronomy section, pages 48–49. Mansfield’s separately published Deuteronomy Expositor is a distinct document and was consulted only as a secondary cross-check. This page presents the HPB study, not the separate Expositor.

Deuteronomy 30 — Restoration, the Near Word and Choose Life

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s annotations in The Holy Bible with Brief Explanatory Notes (HPB), Deuteronomy section, principally page 47. Mansfield’s separately published Deuteronomy Expositor is a distinct document and was consulted only as a secondary cross-check. This page presents the HPB study, not the separate Expositor.

Deuteronomy 29 — Covenant in Moab, Presumption and Revealed Things

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s annotations in The Holy Bible with Brief Explanatory Notes (HPB), Deuteronomy section, principally page 46. Mansfield’s separately published Deuteronomy Expositor is a distinct document and was consulted only as a secondary cross-check. This page presents the HPB study, not the separate Expositor.

Deuteronomy 28 — Covenant Blessings, Curses and Exile

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s annotations in The Holy Bible with Brief Explanatory Notes (HPB), Deuteronomy section, pp. 42–45. Mansfield’s separately published Expositor on Deuteronomy is a distinct work and is consulted only as a secondary cross-check; this page is not the Expositor. Historical correspondences are noted without treating every phrase as having one exclusive later fulfilment.

Deuteronomy 27 — Inscribed Law, Covenant Curses and the People’s Amen

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s annotations in The Holy Bible with Brief Explanatory Notes (HPB), Deuteronomy section, pp. 41–42. Mansfield’s separately published Expositor on Deuteronomy is a distinct work and is consulted only as a secondary cross-check; this page is not the Expositor. The Masoretic/KJV reading is followed while the Samaritan Pentateuch variant is recorded.

Deuteronomy 26 — Firstfruits, Redemption and Covenant Declaration

Source and scope. This study is based on H. P. Mansfield’s annotations in The Holy Bible with Brief Explanatory Notes (HPB), Deuteronomy section, principally p. 40. Mansfield’s separately published Expositor on Deuteronomy is a distinct work and is consulted only as a secondary cross-check; this page is not the Expositor. The text of Deuteronomy is treated as primary, and disputed readings are identified rather than presented as certain.