20 Give him some of your authority so that the whole community of Israel will obey him.
21 He will stand in front of the priest Eleazar, who will use the Urim to make decisions in the Lord’s presence. At his command Joshua and the whole community of Israel will go into battle. And at his command they will return.”
22 Moses did as the Lord commanded him. He took Joshua and made him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community.
23 Moses placed his hands on Joshua and gave him his instructions as the Lord had told him.