12-13 The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had crossed over in battle formation in front of the People of Israel, obedient to Moses’ instructions. All told, about forty thousand armed soldiers crossed over before God to the plains of Jericho, ready for battle.

14 God made Joshua great that day in the sight of all Israel. They were in awe of him just as they had been in awe of Moses all his life.

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15-16 God told Joshua, “Command the priests carrying the Chest of The Testimony to come up from the Jordan.”

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13 About forty thousand armed for battle(A) crossed over(B) before the Lord to the plains of Jericho for war.

14 That day the Lord exalted(C) Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they stood in awe of him all the days of his life, just as they had stood in awe of Moses.

15 Then the Lord said to Joshua,

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