Conclusion of Joshua Becomes Leader

Then Jehovah tells Joshua:  'Be strong, and do not be afraid. You will lead the Israelites into the land of Ca'naan that I have promised them, and I will be with you.

Later Jehovah tells Moses to climb high up to the top of Mount Ne'bo.  From up there Moses can look  across the Jordan River and see the beautiful land of Ca'naan. Jehovah says:  'This is the land that I promised to give to the children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.  I have let you see it, but I will not let you go into it.'

There on top of Mount Ne'bo Moses dies. He was 120 years of age. He was still strong, and his eyesight was still good.  The people are very sad and cry because Moses is dead.  But they are still happy to have Joshua as their new leader.

Numbers 27:12-23; Deuteronomy 3:23-29; 31:1-8, 14-23; 32:45-52; 34:1-12. 

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