Joshua 23:16

23:16 If you violate the covenantal laws of the Lord your God which he commanded you to keep, 1  and follow, worship, and bow down to other gods, 2  the Lord will be very angry with you and you will disappear 3  quickly from the good land which he gave to you.”

Joshua 24:2

24:2 Joshua told all the people, “Here is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘In the distant past your ancestors 4  lived beyond the Euphrates River, 5  including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor. They worshiped 6  other gods,

1 tn Heb “when you violate the covenant of the Lord your God which he commanded you.”

2 tn Heb “and you walk and serve other gods and bow down to them.”

3 tn Or “perish.”

4 tn Heb “your fathers.”

5 tn Heb “the river,” referring to the Euphrates. This has been specified in the translation for clarity.

6 tn Or “served.”