and said, "I am now a hundred and twenty years old and am no longer able to be your leader. And besides this, the LORD has told me that I will not cross the Jordan.

and can command them in battle, so that your community will not be like sheep without a shepherd."

He came here to deceive you and to find out everything you do and everywhere you go. Surely you know that!"

so give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"

He will protect you as you come and go now and forever.