From Nave’s Topical Bible
Courage
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 58Passages listed
- 22Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- Enjoined upon JoshuaDeuteronomy 31:7Deuteronomy 31:8Deuteronomy 31:22Deuteronomy 31:23Joshua 1:1–9
- The IsraelitesLeviticus 26:6–82 Chronicles 32:72 Chronicles 32:8
- Solomon1 Chronicles 22:131 Chronicles 28:20
- Asa2 Chronicles 15:1–7
- Enjoined by Jehoshaphat upon the judicial and executive officers be appointed2 Chronicles 19:11
- SCRIPTURES RELATING TOProverbs 28:1Ezekiel 2:6Ezekiel 3:91 Corinthians 16:13Philippians 1:27Philippians 1:282 Timothy 1:7
- INSTANCES OF THE COURAGE OF CONVICTION
- Abraham, in leaving his fatherlandGenesis 12:1–9
- In offering IsaacGenesis 22:1–14
- Gideon, in destroying the altar of BaalJudges 6:25–31
- Ezra, in undertaking the perilous journey from Babylon to Palestine without a guardEzra 8:22Ezra 8:23
- The Jews, in returning answer to TatnaiEzra 5:11
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- The three Hebrews, who refused to bow down to the image of NebuchadnezzarDaniel 3:16–18
- Daniel, in persisting in prayer regardless of the edict against prayingDaniel 6:10
- Peter and John, in refusing to obey men, rather than GodActs 4:19Acts 5:29
- See Ministers, Courage of
- See Reproof
- INSTANCES OF PERSONAL BRAVERY
- Joshua and Caleb, in advising that Israel go at once and possess the landNumbers 13:30Numbers 14:6–12
- Othniel, in striking Kirjath-sepherJoshua 15:16Joshua 15:17
- Gideon, in attacking the confederate armies of the Midianites and Amalekites with three hundred menJudges 7:7–23
- Deborah, in leading Israel's armiesJudges 4
- Jael, in killing SiseraJudges 4:18–22
- Agag, in the indifference with which he faced death1 Samuel 15:321 Samuel 15:33
- David, in killing Goliath1 Samuel 17:32–50
- In entering into the tent of Saul, and carrying away Saul's spear1 Samuel 26:7–12
- David's captains2 Samuel 23
- Joab, in reproving King David2 Samuel 19:5–7
- Nehemiah, in refusing to take refuge in the templeNehemiah 6:10–13
- Esther, in going to the king to save her peopleEsther 4:8Esther 4:16Esther 5Esther 6Esther 7
- Joseph of Arimathaea, in caring for the body of JesusMark 15:43
- Thomas, in being willing to die with JesusJohn 11:16
- Peter and other disciplesActs 3:12–26Acts 4:9–13Acts 4:19Acts 4:20Acts 4:31
- The apostles, under persecutionActs 5:21Acts 5:29–32
- Paul, in going to Jerusalem, despite his impressions that bonds and imprisonments awaited himActs 20:22–24Acts 24:14Acts 24:25
- See Boldness of the Righteous
- See Ministers
- See Reproof, Faithfulness in
- See Cowardice
The passages, in Bible order (58)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Genesis 12:1–9
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.
Commentary on Genesis 12:1–92 voices
This call included two promises: the first, showing the land of his future posterity; and the second, that in his posterity all the earth was to be blessed (Ge 12:2). Abraham obeyed, and it is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as a striking instance of his faith (Heb 11:8).
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
Get out for thyself (so some read it), that is, for thy own good. Note, Those who leave their sins, and turn to God, will themselves be unspeakable gainers by the change, Prov. ix. This command which God gave to Abram is much the same with the gospel call by which all the spiritual seed of faithful Abram are brought into covenant with God.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710Puritan
- Genesis 22:1–14
Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.
Commentary on Genesis 22:1–142 voices
WE may regard the father of the faithful as being a pattern of his children. As God dealt with Abraham, so will He deal in measure with all those who, as Believers, are the children of believing Abraham. Everything that will abide the fire shall go through the fire, that it may be both proved and improved. We clearly understand that when God is said to "tempt" Abraham, the word used does not carry its ordinary meaning.
Charles Spurgeon· The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Sermon No. 2223: “Abraham's Trial—a Lesson for Believers” (lightly modernized text, CCEL edition), 1891
God did tempt Abraham--not incite to sin (Jas 1:13), but try, prove--give occasion for the development of his faith (1Pe 1:7). and he said, . . . Here I am--ready at a moment's warning for God's service.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
- Leviticus 26:6–8
And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land.
Commentary on Leviticus 26:6–81 voice
The sword - That is, war, as the sword is oft taken. It shall not enter into it, nor have passage through it, much less shall your land be made the seat of war.
John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765Evangelical
- Numbers 13:30
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!”
Commentary on Numbers 13:301 voice
Difficulties that lie in the way of salvation dwindle and vanish before a lively active faith in the power and promise of God. All things are possible, if they be but promised, to him that believes.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710Puritan
- Numbers 14:6–12
Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes
- Deuteronomy 31:7
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance.
Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:71 voice
Moses hands over to Joshua that office as leader of the people, to which he had already been designated Deu 1:38; Num 27:23. He assigns also to the Levitical priests and the elders, as the ecclesiastical and civil heads of the nation, the responsibility of teaching the law and enforcing its observance Deu 31:10-13. Both these were symbolic acts, designed to mark the responsibility of the parties concerned after the death of Moses.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
- Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
- Deuteronomy 31:22
So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites.
- Deuteronomy 31:23
Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”
- Joshua 1:1–9
Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying,
Commentary on Joshua 1:1–92 voices
Joshua--The original name, Oshea, (Nu 13:8), which had been, according to Eastern usage, changed like those of Abram and Sarai (Ge 17:5-15) into Jehoshua or Joshua (that is, "God's salvation") was significant of the services he was to render, and typified those of a greater Saviour (Heb 4:8).
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
Having finally finished with the Pentateuch of Moses, as though freed for a great advantage, we set (our) hand to Jesus son of Nave, who the Hebrews call Joshua ben Nun, that is, Joshua son of Nun, and to the book of Judges, which they call Sopthim, to Ruth also and Esther, which they extol by the same names. And I admonish the reader, that he, being careful with Scripture, might preserve the forest of Hebrew names and (their) separations divided into parts, so that our work and his effort might not be wasted.
Jerome· Prologue to JoshuaPatristic
- Joshua 15:16
And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.”
Commentary on Joshua 15:161 voice
Will I give Achsah my daughter - In ancient times fathers assumed an absolute right over their children, especially in disposing of them in marriage; and it was customary for a king or great man to promise his daughter in marriage to him who should take a city, kill an enemy, etc. So Saul promised his daughter in marriage to him who should kill Goliath, 1Sa 17:25; and Caleb offers his on this occasion to him who should take Kirjath-sepher. Profane writers furnish many similar examples.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical
- Joshua 15:17
So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.
Commentary on Joshua 15:172 voices
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it,.... The relation of Othniel to Caleb is a little intricate, and, as it is understood, occasions objections to the marriage of Caleb's daughter to him; it seems, at first sight, that he was Caleb's own brother, a younger brother, and so uncle to his daughter, and such marriages were forbidden, Lev 18:
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
Othniel was probably Caleb’s younger brother; the expression “son of Kenaz” being only an equivalent for the “Kenezite” Jos 14:6.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
- Judges 4:1
After Ehud died, the Israelites again did evil in the sight of the LORD.
Commentary on Judges 4:11 voice
When Ehud was dead - Why not when Shamgar was dead? Does this not intimate that Shamgar was not reckoned in the number of the judges?
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical
- Judges 4:18–22
Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket.
Commentary on Judges 4:18–221 voice
Jael went out to meet Sisera - He preferred the woman’s tent because of secrecy; for, according to the etiquette of the eastern countries, no person ever intrudes into the apartments of the women. And in every dwelling the women have a separate apartment.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the BibleEvangelical
- Judges 6:25–31
On that very night the LORD said to Gideon, “Take your father’s young bull and a second bull seven years old, tear down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.
Commentary on Judges 6:25–312 voices
Then the man, instructed and fore-knowing what was to be, observes the heavenly mysteries, and therefore, according to the warning, slew the bullock destined by his father to idols, and himself offered to God another bullock seven years old. By doing which he most plainly showed that after the coming of the Lord all Gentile sacrifices should be done away, and that only the sacrifice of the Lord's passion should be offered for the redemption of the people.
Ambrose of Milan· On the Holy Spirit, Book 1Patristic
Even - Rather, as in the margin, and. Two bullocks are spoken of. The labor of both would be required for pulling down and removing the altar of Baal, and for bringing the materials for building the altar of Yahweh. The grove by it - Rather, “the idol upon it,” the Asherah, the wooden image of Astarte Jdg 3:7.
Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)Evangelical
- Judges 7:7–23
Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.”
Commentary on Judges 7:7–231 voice
And the Lord said unto Gideon, by the three hundred men that lapped I will save and deliver the Midianites into thine hand,.... It is hard to say what character this action of the three hundred is expressive of, whether of weakness or of courage.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
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