⁸ See, I have given you this land^(A).^(B) Go in and take possession of the land the Lord swore^(C) he would give to your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob—and to their descendants after them.”

The Appointment of Leaders

⁹ At that time I said to you, “You are too heavy a burden^(D) for me to carry alone.^{(E) 10} The Lord your God has increased^(F) your numbers^(G) so that today you are as numerous^(H) as the stars in the sky.^(I)