38 Instead, I will let Joshua [12] your assistant lead Israel to conquer the land. So encourage him.”

39 Then the LORD spoke to you again: People of Israel, you said that your innocent young children would be taken prisoner in the battle for the land. But someday I will let them go into the land, and with my help they will conquer it and live there.

40 Now, turn around and go back into the desert by way of Red Sea [13] Road.