23 This was also the time I pleaded with the Lord, saying, 24 "Lord God, you’ve really only just begun to show your power and greatness to me, your servant. What god in heaven or on earth has the incredible ability to do the mighty acts you do? 25 Please, let me cross over the Jordan and see the good land there, the beautiful hills, and the mountains of Lebanon!"
26 But the Lord was angry with me because of you, and he refused to listen to me. "That’s enough," he told me. "Don’t talk to me about this anymore. 27 Climb up to the top of Mount Pisgah and look west, north, south, and east. Take a long look at the land with your own eyes, because you’re not going to cross this Jordan. 28 Instead, put Joshua in charge because he’s the one who will cross over, leading the people and helping them to take over the land that you see. Encourage him and support him."