Deuteronomy 31:7-9

Contemporary English Version

⁷ Then Moses called Joshua up in front of the crowd and said:

Joshua, be brave and strong as you lead these people into their land. The Lord made a promise long ago to Israel's ancestors that this land would someday belong to Israel. That time has now come, and you must divide up the land among the people. ^8 (A) The Lord will lead you into the land. He will always be with you and help you, so don't ever be afraid of your enemies.

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⁹ Moses wrote down all of these laws and teachings and gave them to the priests and the leaders of Israel. The priests were from the Levi tribe, and they carried the sacred chest that belonged to the Lord.