15 until the Lord has settled your kindred, and they like you possess the land the Lord, your God, is giving them. Afterward you may return and possess your own land, which Moses, the servant of the Lord, has given you east of the Jordan.”
16 They answered Joshua, “We will do all you have commanded us, and we will go wherever you send us.
17 As completely as we obeyed Moses, we will obey you. Only, may the Lord, your God, be with you as God was with Moses.
18 Anyone who rebels against your orders and does not obey all your commands shall be put to death. Only be strong and steadfast.”