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Exodus 17:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So Moses told Joshua, “Have some men ready to attack the Amalekites tomorrow. I will stand on a hilltop, holding this walking stick that has the power of God.”

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That's how Joshua defeated the Amalekites.

You will need to appoint some competent leaders who respect God and are trustworthy and honest. Then put them over groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand.

Moses and Joshua his assistant got ready, then Moses started up the mountain to meet with God.

Now take this walking stick and use it to perform miracles.

The LORD answered, “What's that in your hand?” “A walking stick,” Moses replied.

So Moses put his wife and sons on donkeys and headed for Egypt, holding the walking stick that had the power of God.

Joshua was there helping Moses, as he had done since he was young. And he said to Moses, “Sir, you must stop them!”

The LORD answered, “Joshua son of Nun can do the job. Place your hands on him to show that he is the one to take your place.

Later it was given to our ancestors, and they took it with them when they went with Joshua. They carried the tent along as they took over the land from those people that God had chased out for them. Our ancestors used this tent until the time of King David.

Moses spoke the words of the song so that all the Israelites could hear, and Joshua helped him. When Moses had finished,

If Joshua had really given the people rest, there would not be any need for God to talk about another day of rest.

Finally, the LORD told Joshua, “Point your sword at the town of Ai, because now I am going to help you defeat it!” As soon as Joshua pointed his sword at the town,

Joshua quickly got the army ready to attack Ai. He chose thirty thousand of his best soldiers and gave them these orders: Tonight, while it is dark, march to Ai and take up a position behind the town. Get as close to the town as you can without being seen, but be ready to attack.




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