Sirach 46:1

Joshua and Caleb

1 Joshua, Nun's son, was powerful in battle, and he was Moses' successor in prophecy. As his name suggests, he was mighty to deliver the Lord's chosen ones, and to take revenge on enemies when they rose against them, so that he might give Israel an inheritance.

Sirach 46:1 In-Context

1 Joshua, Nun's son, was powerful in battle, and he was Moses' successor in prophecy. As his name suggests, he was mighty to deliver the Lord's chosen ones, and to take revenge on enemies when they rose against them, so that he might give Israel an inheritance.

2 How glorious he was when he raised his hands and when he extended his sword against cities!

3 Who among those who came before stood as he did? Indeed, he fought the Lord's wars.

4 Wasn't the sun restrained by his hand, and one day lasted for two?

5 He called upon the Most High, the mighty one, when his enemies pressed in on him from every side, and the great Lord responded to him with hailstones of mighty power.