Joshua 4:7

4:7 tell them how the water of the Jordan stopped flowing 1  before the ark of the covenant of the Lord. When it crossed the Jordan, the water of the Jordan stopped flowing. 2  These stones will be a lasting memorial for the Israelites.”

Joshua 14:9

14:9 That day Moses made this solemn promise: 3  ‘Surely the land on which you walked 4  will belong to you and your descendants permanently, 5  for you remained loyal to the Lord your God.’

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 6  lived beyond the Euphrates River, 7  including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor. They worshiped 8  other gods,

1 tn Heb “were cut off from before.”

2 tn Heb “how the waters descending from above stood still.”

3 tn Heb “swore an oath.”

4 tn Heb “on which your foot has walked.”

5 tn Heb “will belong to you for an inheritance, and to your sons forever.”

5 tn Heb “your fathers.”

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

7 tn Or “served.”