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Joshua the son of Nun was mighty in war, and was the successor of Moses in prophesying. He became, in accordance with his name, a great savior of God's elect, to take vengeance on the enemies that rose against them, so that he might give Israel its inheritance.
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How glorious he was when he lifted his hands and stretched out his sword against the cities!
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Who before him ever stood so firm? For he waged the wars of the Lord.
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Was not the sun held back by his hand? And did not one day become as long as two?
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He called upon the Most High, the Mighty One, when enemies pressed him on every side,