Joshua 4:6

4:6 The stones ¹  will be a reminder to you. ²  When your children ask someday, ‘Why are these stones important to you?’

Joshua 2:12

2:12 So now, promise me this with an oath sworn in the Lord’s name. ³  Because I have shown allegiance to you, show allegiance to my family. ⁴  Give me a solemn pledge ⁵ 

[4:6]  ¹ tn Heb “that this may be”; the referent of “this” (the twelve stones) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[4:6]  ² tn Heb “in order that this might be a sign among you.”

[2:12]  ³ tn Heb “Now, swear to me by the Lord.”

[2:12]  ⁴ tn Heb “with the house of my father.”

[2:12]  ⁵ tn Heb “true sign,” that is, “an inviolable token or pledge.”