## Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom my Spirit lives ##

Yahweh's Spirit is in Joshua, meaning that Joshua obeys Yahweh and follows his commands.

## lay your hand on him ##

This is a sign of dedicating someone to God's service.

## and command him before their eyes to lead them ##

AT: "and in front of all of them command Joshua to lead the people of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])