⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;^(A) do not be discouraged,^(B) for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”^(C)

¹⁰ So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:^{(D) 11} “Go through the camp^(E) and tell the people, ‘Get your provisions^(F) ready. Three days^(G) from now you will cross the Jordan^(H) here to go in and take possession^(I) of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.’”