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.
19. Have him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community. Put him in charge while everyone is watching.
20. Give him some of your authority. Then the whole community of Israel will obey him.