²³ Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him,^(A) as the Lord instructed through Moses.

²⁸ But commission^(A) Joshua, and encourage^(B) and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across^(C) and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.”

¹⁹ Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the entire assembly and commission him^(A) in their presence.^(B)

⁷ Then Moses summoned Joshua and said^(A) to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them,^(B) and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. ⁸ The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you;^(C) he will never leave you nor forsake you.^(D) Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”