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?”
10. The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why are you down on your face?
11. The Israelites have sinned. They have broken the agreement I commanded them to obey. They took some of the things I commanded them to destroy. They have stolen from me. They have lied. They have taken those things for themselves.
12. That is why the Israelites cannot face their enemies. They turn away from the fight and run. I have commanded that they be destroyed. You must destroy everything I commanded you to destroy. I will not help you anymore unless you do this.
13. “Now go! Have the people make themselves holy for me. Tell them, ‘Set yourselves apart to the Lord for tomorrow. The Lord, the God of Israel, says some of you are keeping things he commanded you to destroy. You will never defeat your enemies until you throw away those things.