In the 1890s, Mark Twain wrote an article about how Jews did not serve in the military of the United States.

Never again did there arise in Israel a prophet like Moses...

Aware that he is about to die, Moses appoints Joshua as his successor in front of all the people.

“You stand this day, all of you, before the LORD your God—your tribal heads, your elders and your officials, all the men of Israel...