17 For the Lord our God brought us and our ancestors out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery,(A) and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us all along the way we went and among all the peoples whose lands we traveled through. 18 The Lord drove out before us all the peoples, including the Amorites who lived in the land. We too will worship the Lord, because he is our God.”

19 But Joshua told the people, “You will not be able to worship the Lord, because he is a holy God. He is a jealous God;(B) he will not forgive your transgressions and sins.(C)

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