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Joshua Takes Charge
Joshua 1
God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous and to take possession of the Promised Land.
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Joshua
Conquest
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua, who was chosen by God to succeed Moses as the leader of the Israelites. The book begins with the death of Moses and the transition of leadership to Joshua, and it includes a number of stories and events that occurred during Joshua's leadership.
One of the main themes of the book is the conquest of the Promised Land, which the Israelites had been promised by God. With the help of God, Joshua and the Israelites defeat a number of their enemies and take control of the land. The book also includes a number of stories about the division of the land among the tribes of Israel and the allocation of cities to the Levites.
Key figures in the book of Joshua include Joshua, who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites, and God, who gave the Israelites victory over their enemies. The book also mentions various other Israelite leaders and officials, such as the priests and the Levites, who were responsible for carrying out the various laws and instructions given by God. The book also includes stories of various individuals, such as Rahab, a prostitute who helped the Israelites, and Achan, who was punished for disobeying God's commands.
Commentary
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua, who was chosen by God to succeed Moses as the leader of the Israelites. The book begins with the death of Moses and the transition of leadership to Joshua, and it includes a number of stories and events that occurred during Joshua's leadership.
One of the main themes of the book is the conquest of the Promised Land, which the Israelites had been promised by God. With the help of God, Joshua and the Israelites defeat a number of their enemies and take control of the land. The book also includes a number of stories about the division of the land among the tribes of Israel and the allocation of cities to the Levites.
Key figures in the book of Joshua include Joshua, who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites, and God, who gave the Israelites victory over their enemies. The book also mentions various other Israelite leaders and officials, such as the priests and the Levites, who were responsible for carrying out the various laws and instructions given by God. The book also includes stories of various individuals, such as Rahab, a prostitute who helped the Israelites, and Achan, who was punished for disobeying God's commands.
Biblical figures
Key figures in Joshua
God
Supreme Being
Israel
King
Moses
Prophet, biblical judge
Judah
Tribal leader
Jerusalem
Capital
Egypt
Pharaoh
Dan
Judge
Jacob
Prophet, Patriarchs
Levi
Priest
Aaron
High Priest of Israel
P
Philistine
Enemy
Ben
Son of Jacob.
Abraham
Prophet, patriarch
Joseph
Prophet, Vizier
Joshua
Prophet
J
Jordan
Baptist
Ephraim
Tribe Leader
Benjamin
Son of Jacob.
C
Canaan
Land of Canaan
Eve
Mother of all humankind
Manasseh son of Jacob
Isaac
Prophet, patriarch
A
Ammon
Servant
G
Gilead
Judge
E
Edom
Chief of Edom.
G
Gad
prophet
Reuben
Firstborn of Jacob.
Shem
Son
R
Ram
Judge
H
Hebron
City
Eleazar
High Priest of Israel
G
Galilee
Region
B
Bethel
priest
M
Midian
Judge
B
Bashan
King of Bashan
B
Bethlehem
Town.
Noah
Patriarch
Simeon
Priest
S
Shema
Leader
N
Naphtali
Tribal leader
J
Jezreel
The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."
Z
Zebulun
.
A
Asher
Tribal leader.
I
Issachar
Tribal leader.
S
Sheba
Queen
S
Shilo
Religious Leader
M
Merari
Levite
Caleb
Spy.
R
Ramah
Prophet.
Adam
Father of all humankind
C
Carmel
Prophet.
S
Shiloh
Leader.
Z
Zidon
King
G
Gershon
Musician
K
Kadesh
Priest
Cain
Farmer
A
Arnon
Governor
P
Phinehas
High Priest of Israel
Z
Zerah
Chieftain
G
Gaza
Ruler of Gaza
H
Hezron
Ancestor
S
Sidon
King
K
Keilah
Governor
Tirzah
Queen
G
Goshen
Chief Magistrate
H
Hermon
Watchman
A
Anah
Head of the family
Ephron
Hittite businessman
J
Jazer
Leader.
K
Kenaz
Kenaz held the position of chief or chieftain.
M
Milcah
Wife.
T
Terah
Patriarch
Z
Zin
Guide
A
Adar
Royal Minister.
Rahab
Harlot
T
Tabor
Judge
C
Carmi
No information found for figure "Carmi" in the Bible.
D
Dor
Generation.
E
Elon
Judge
A
Abdon
Judge
A
Archi
Leader
E
Edrei
Guard
J
Jabin
King.
M
Mareshah
Governor
Z
Zabdi
Head of the family.
Z
Zorah
Judge
A
Abiezer
Judge
A
Aijalon
Judge
Othniel
Judge
Achan
Treasurer
K
Kishon
Judge
N
Naara
T
Talma
A
Arad
N
Naamah
Z
Zanoah
A
Achsah
A
Ashan
G
Golan
M
Mahlah
A
Ajalon
Judge
A
Asriel
E
Eder
K
Kanah
B
Bohan
E
Ether
J
Jasher
L
Lasha
M
Madon
R
Reba
Z
Zelah
A
Amad
D
Dannah
E
Enam
H
Hali
J
Jagur
L
Lasharon
M
Mearah
M
Mishal
N
Neah
Z
Zior
Balaam
Prophet
D
Debir
King
Esau
Prophet
Ham
J
Job
Prophet
M
Moab
S
Shimron
Chapters
Chapters
2
Rahab and the Spies
Joshua 2
Joshua sends two spies to Jericho, and they meet a woman named Rahab who helps them escape.
Read chapter 2
3
Crossing the Jordan
Joshua 3
The Israelites cross the Jordan River and the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stand in the middle of the river, stopping its flow.
Read chapter 3
4
Memorial Stones
Joshua 4
Joshua sets up a monument of 12 stones to commemorate the crossing of the Jordan River.
Read chapter 4
5
Circumcision and Passover
Joshua 5
Joshua circumcises the Israelite men as a sign of their renewed commitment to God.
Read chapter 5
6
The Fall of Jericho
Joshua 6
Joshua conquers the city of Jericho.
Read chapter 6
7
Achan's Sin
Joshua 7
Joshua's army is defeated at Ai because of Achan's disobedience.
Read chapter 7
8
Conquest of Ai
Joshua 8
Joshua conquers the city of Ai and hangs its king on a tree.
Read chapter 8
9
Deceptive Gibeonites
Joshua 9
Joshua makes a treaty with the Gibeonites, a neighboring people, but is deceived by them.
Read chapter 9
10
Sun Stands Still
Joshua 10
Joshua defeats a coalition of five Amorite kings and their armies.
Read chapter 10
11
Northern Kings Defeated
Joshua 11
Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.
Read chapter 11
12
List of Conquered Kings
Joshua 12
Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.
Read chapter 12
13
Land Yet to Be Conquered
Joshua 13
Joshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.
Read chapter 13
14
The Inheritance of Caleb
Joshua 14
Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.
Read chapter 14
15
The Inheritance of Judah
Joshua 15
Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.
Read chapter 15
16
Ephraim's Territory
Joshua 16
Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Joseph, Ephraim and West Manasseh.
Read chapter 16
17
Manasseh's Territory
Joshua 17
Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.
Read chapter 17
18
Remaining Tribal Allotments
Joshua 18
Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the remaining tribes.
Read chapter 18
19
Tribal Allotments Complete
Joshua 19
Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.
Read chapter 19
20
Cities of Refuge
Joshua 20
Joshua sets aside cities of refuge for those who have killed someone unintentionally.
Read chapter 20
21
Levitical Cities
Joshua 21
Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.
Read chapter 21
22
The Altar on the Jordan
Joshua 22
Joshua reminds the Israelites to obey God's commandments and reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh of their agreement to help the other tribes conquer the Promised Land before settling in their own allotted land.
Read chapter 22
23
Joshua's Farewell Speech
Joshua 23
Joshua reminds the Israelites to continue to obey God's commandments and to not intermarry with the inhabitants of the land.
Read chapter 23
24
Covenant Renewal at Shechem
Joshua 24
Joshua gathers all the Israelites at Shechem and reminds them of God's faithfulness and calls on them to choose to serve God. Joshua pronounces a final blessing on the Israelites and dies at the age of 110.
Read chapter 24