from the tribeof Ephraim,Hosheathe sonof Nun;
Nonhis sonand Joshuahis son.
So Mosesarosewith Joshuahis servant,and Moseswentup to the mountainof God.
Now when Joshuaheardthe soundof the peopleas they shouted,he saidto Moses,"There is a soundof warin the camp."
Then Joshuathe sonof Nun,the attendantof Mosesfrom his youth,said,"Moses,my lord,restrainthem."
Theseare the namesof the menwhomMosessentto spyout the land;but MosescalledHosheathe sonof Nun,Joshua.
from the tribeof Issachar,Igalthe sonof Joseph;
from the tribeof Benjamin,Paltithe sonof Raphu;
Then the LORDsaidto Moses,"Behold,the timefor you to dieis near;callJoshua,and presentyourselves at the tentof meeting,that I may commissionhim." So Mosesand Joshuawentand presentedthemselves at the tentof meeting.
Then He commissionedJoshuathe sonof Nun,and said,"Be strongand courageous,for you shall bringthe sonsof Israelinto the landwhichI sworeto them, and I will be with you."
Then Mosescameand spokeallthe wordsof thissongin the hearingof the people,he, with Joshuathe sonof Nun.
Now Joshuathe sonof Nunwas filledwith the spiritof wisdom,for Moseshad laidhis handson him; and the sonsof Israellistenedto him and didas the LORDhad commandedMoses.
They answeredJoshua,saying,"Allthat you have commandedus we will do,and whereveryou sendus we will go.
In accordancewith the commandof the LORDthey gavehim the cityfor whichhe asked,Timnath-serahin the hillcountryof Ephraim.So he builtthe cityand settledin it.