Here begins the second section according to the Jewish division, called “And I besought” (vaeth channân).

And I besought the Lord.²³⁹ Others have, “I besought;” but I have preferred using the pluperfect tense because, in my opinion, …

And I besought the Lord at that time
When he was told he should die, and Joshua should succeed him; or when the two …

Moses encouraged Joshua, who was to succeed him. Thus, the aged and experienced in the service of God should do all they can to strengthen the hand…