²² and subjugated the land before him,^[a] then afterwards when you return, you’ll be able to stand blameless before the Lord and before Israel. This land will then be your possession before the Lord. ²³ “But if you won’t do so, look out! You will be sinning against the Lord. Be certain of this, that your sin will catch up to you! ²⁴ So after you’ve built cities for your families and corrals for your cattle, be sure to keep your promises.”