I am well aware thou canst accomplish far greater things as commander of an army than I, who have grown grey in driving herds, or than any other Hebrew, by whatever name he is known, so I will fulfil the vow sworn at Succoth.

I will ask Moses, the servant of the Lord, and the elders to confide to thee the office of commander.

In their hands will I place the decision and, because I feel that the Most High beholds my heart, let me confess that I have thought of thee with secret rancor.

Yet, for the welfare of the people, I will forget what lies between us and offer thee my hand." With these words he held out his hand to Joshua and the latter, grasping it, replied with generous candor: "Thy words are manly and mine shall be also.

For the sake of the people and the cause we both serve, I will accept thy offer.