^{18 Ref} And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God.

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

^{20 Ref} If ye forsake the LORD, and serve strange gods, then he will turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after that he hath done you good.

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

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

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

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