Sirach 46:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

46 Valiant in war was Jesus the son of Nave, who was successor of Moses among the prophets, who was great according to his name,

² Very great for the saving the elect of God, to overthrow the enemies that rose up against them, that he might get the inheritance for Israel.

³ How great glory did he gain when he lifted up his hands, and stretched out swords against the cities?