Joshua 24:29
And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.
Original Language Analysis
וַֽיְהִ֗י
H1961
וַֽיְהִ֗י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 14
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
אַֽחֲרֵי֙
And it came to pass after
H310
אַֽחֲרֵי֙
And it came to pass after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
הַדְּבָרִ֣ים
these things
H1697
הַדְּבָרִ֣ים
these things
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
3 of 14
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
וַיָּ֛מָת
died
H4191
וַיָּ֛מָת
died
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
5 of 14
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
בֶּן
old
H1121
בֶּן
old
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 14
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יְהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בֶּן
old
H1121
בֶּן
old
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
11 of 14
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
מֵאָ֥ה
being an hundred
H3967
מֵאָ֥ה
being an hundred
Strong's:
H3967
Word #:
12 of 14
a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
Historical Context
Joshua served approximately 45 years: 40 under Moses' leadership and 5-7 leading the conquest and settlement. His 110-year lifespan paralleled Joseph's, connecting Israel's entry into Canaan with their exodus from Egypt. Both men served as deliverers bringing God's people to promised rest.
Questions for Reflection
- What legacy would you like your life to leave: achievements or faithful servanthood?
- How does 'servant of the LORD' redefine success from a kingdom perspective?
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Analysis & Commentary
And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old—Joshua's epitaph: the servant of the LORD (eved YHWH, עֶבֶד יְהוָה). This title, previously Moses' alone (Joshua 1:1), now crowns Joshua. He dies at 110, the same ideal lifespan as Joseph (Genesis 50:26), suggesting divine favor.
Servant of the LORD is the highest commendation. Not 'mighty warrior' or 'great conqueror'—his identity was servanthood. Jesus embodied this perfectly (Philippians 2:7), and believers aspire to it (Revelation 22:3). Faithful service, not spectacular achievement, defines kingdom greatness (Matthew 20:26-28).