Passage

Joshua and the courts

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

⁷“The LORD of Armies says: ‘If you will walk in my ways, and if you will follow my instructions, then you also shall judge my house, and shall also keep my courts, and I will give you a place of access among these who stand by.

Zechariah 3:7World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

The angel gives Joshua an instruction about walking in God’s ways and keeping his commands, followed by duties in the house and courts.

To understand

The next verse names Joshua as the high priest and addresses his companions. Walking in God’s ways and following his instructions precede the stated duties of governing the house and keeping the courts.

A question

Which responsibilities are attached to Joshua’s instruction in this scene?