NSB(i)
20 Moses answered: »If you really mean what you say, then here in the presence of Jehovah get ready to go into battle.
21 »All your fighting men are to cross the Jordan and under Jehovah’s command they are to attack our enemies until Jehovah defeats them
22 and takes possession of the land. You may return after that, because you will have fulfilled your obligation to Jehovah and to the other Israelites. Then Jehovah will acknowledge that this land east of the Jordan is yours.
23 »If you do not keep your promise, I warn you that you will be sinning against Jehovah. Do not doubt this, you will be punished for your sin.
24 »So build your towns and the enclosures for your sheep, but do what you have promised!«