^{19 Ref} And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve Jehovah; for he is a holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgression nor your sins.

^{20 Ref} If ye forsake Jehovah, and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you evil, and consume you, after that he hath done you good.

^{21 Ref} And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve Jehovah.

^{22 Ref} And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you Jehovah, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses.

^{23 Ref} Now therefore put away, `said he', the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto Jehovah, the God of Israel.

^{24 Ref} And the people said unto Joshua, Jehovah our God will we serve, and unto his voice will we hearken.