7. Then Joshua said, “Lord God, you brought our people across the Jordan River. Why did you bring us this far and then let the Amorites destroy us? We should have been happy to stay on the other side of the Jordan.
8. Lord, there is nothing I can say now. Israel has been beaten by the enemy.
9. The Canaanites and all the other people in this country will hear about this. They will surround and kill all of us! Then what will you do for your own great name?”
10. The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why are you down on your face?