then you'll say to them, "Because the waters of the Jordan River were cut off in front of the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan River, the waters of the Jordan were cut off.' So these stones will become a memorial to the Israelis forever."

However, on that very day Joshua made them become wood cutters and water carriers for the congregation and for the LORD's altar in the place that he should choose, and this tradition continues to this day.

Later on, when the Israelis had become strong, they forced the Canaanites to work for them, but they never did expel them completely.

Many years later, after the LORD had given peace between Israel and all its surrounding enemies, and after Joshua had become very old,