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| 16 And they answered Joshua, "All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. | 16 Then they answered Joshua, "Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. |
| 17 Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you; only may the LORD your God be with you, as he was with Moses! | 17 Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. Only may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses. |
| 18 Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys your words, whatever you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and of good courage." | 18 Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!" |
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