14. "The community refused to obey me at the waters of Meribah Kadesh. At that time, you and Aaron did not obey my command. You did not honor me in front of them as the holy God." Meribah Kadesh is in the Desert of Zin.
15. Moses spoke to the Lord. He said,
16. "Lord, you are the God who creates the spirits of all people. Please appoint a man to lead this community.
17. Put him in charge of them. Tell him to take care of them. Then your people won't be like sheep that don't have a shepherd."
18. So the Lord said to Moses, "Joshua, the son of Nun, has the ability to be a wise leader. Get him and place your hand on him.