A chiasm in Joshua 1:1-11 is bracketed by "take the land" and centered on "keep the commandments". It illustrates that success is ultimately predicated on obedience to God.

- A - V1-5 – God tells Joshua to take the land
--- B - V5-6 – God is with you, be strong and courageous to inherit the land
----- C - V7 – Be strong and courageous
------- D - Keep the commandments and you will be successful
------- D - V8 – Study Torah and you will be successful
----- C - V9 – Be strong and courageous
--- B - Don't be frightened or dismayed, for God is with you
- A - V10-11 – Joshua tells the people to take the land

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