Verse 23

He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD commanded, by the authority of Moses.

Referenced Verses

• Num 27:19 : 19 set him before Eleazar the priest and before the whole community, and commission him publicly.
• Deut 3:28 : 28 Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see.”
• Deut 31:7-8 : 7 Then Moses called out to Joshua in the presence of all Israel,“Be strong and courageous, for you will accompany these people to the land that the LORD promised to give their ancestors, and you will enable them to inherit it. 8 The LORD is indeed going before you– he will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged!”