15. take possession of the land the Lord your God is going to give them. Then they will have a place to rest like you do. After that, you may go back and take possession of the land east of the Jordan River which the Lord’s servant Moses gave you.”
16. The people responded to Joshua, “We’ll do everything you tell us and go wherever you send us.
17. We will obey you as we obeyed Moses. May the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses.
18. Whoever rebels against your authority or does not obey your orders will be put to death. Just be strong and courageous!”