I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Numbers 27-29.

When Moses realized that he would soon die he asked God to appoint a successor to take over leadership of the people.   God told Moses to appoint Joshua to that role.  However, we know that Moses did not wait until he foresaw that he would soon no longer be able to lead the people.  Moses selected Joshua as his aid and assistant some time before the Israelites reached Mt Sinai.  Joshua appears time and again throughout Exodus as Moses’ assistant.  We even have an example of Moses teaching Joshua when they were on Mt Sinai while the people worshiped the gold calf.  Joshua thought the noises coming from the camp sounded like the sound of war.  Moses pointed out that it was neither the sound of battle, nor of victory or defeat.  While this is not a very detailed thing, it indicates that Moses taught Joshua how to use his judgment.