However, Joshua son of Nun, your assistant, will go. Encourage him, because he will enable Israel to inherit the land.

and the Lord commissioned Joshua son of Nun, "Be strong and courageous, for you will take the Israelites to the land I have promised them, and I will be with you."

Then Moses went with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song to the people.

Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had placed his hands on him; and the Israelites listened to him and did just what the Lord had commanded Moses.