4. It will reach from the Southern Desert to the Lebanon Mountains in the north, and to the north-east as far as the great River Euphrates. It will include the land of the Hittites, and the land from here at the River Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea on the west.
5. Joshua, I will always be with you and help you as I helped Moses, and no one will ever be able to defeat you.
9. I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.
10. Joshua ordered the tribal leaders
11. to go through the camp and tell everyone:In a few days we will cross the River Jordan to take the land that the Lord our God is giving us. So prepare as much food as you'll need for the march into the land.