Numbers 27:19-21

The Voice

Eternal One (to Moses): ^18-19 Single out Joshua (Nun’s son). In him is the breath of My Spirit. Before the whole congregation, bring him to stand before the priest, Eleazar. Put your hand on him, and commission him into leadership. ²⁰ You should make clear that you are investing him with some of your authority, so that every Israelite accepts his leadership. ²¹ Joshua shall consult with Eleazar the priest, who will ask of Me (by consulting the Urim and Thummim) to show how they should proceed. In other words, Eleazar will consult the oracle and indicate when the people should go forward and when they should pull back, both he and the congregation of Israel.