And again, "I will put my trust in him." And again, "Here am I, and the children God has given me."

For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later of another day.

For they could not endure the order that was given, "If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned."

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.