First Testament
Saturday, October 28, 2023
5:02 PM
Numbers 27:1-23 describes the appointment of Joshua to lead the people after the retirement/death of Moses.  Moses asked the LORD for his successor.  God selected Joshua.  The selection of Joshua was affirmed by Eleazar the priest.  The laying on of hands (semikhah in LXX epitithemi tas cheiras) is the manner by which Moses designated Joshua to serve as his successor.  The authority entrusted to Joshua through Moses's laying hands on him is also attested in Deuteronomy 34:9.    