 God has encouraged Joshua. He's called him. He's equipped him. He's challenged him. I mean, we see this on and on and on throughout these first few verses. But now he says, have I not commanded you? Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. So what does it mean to be strong and courageous? If we will just break that down into 20, 24 terms, good old southern slang, it's basically what he reiterates next. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed.