6. Then Joshua tore his clothes to show how upset he was. He bowed facedown on the ground before the Box of the Lord. And he stayed there until evening. The leaders of Israel did the same thing. They also threw dirt on their heads to show they were upset.
7. Then Joshua said, “Lord God, you brought our people across the Jordan River. Why did you bring us this far and then let the Amorites destroy us? We should have been happy to stay on the other side of the Jordan.
8. Lord, there is nothing I can say now. Israel has been beaten by the enemy.
9. The Canaanites and all the other people in this country will hear about this. They will surround and kill all of us! Then what will you do for your own great name?”