18 verses2 min
Joshua Takes Charge
Joshua 1
God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous and to take possession of the Promised Land.
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.
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Commentary
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.
Chapters
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24 verses3 minRahab and the Spies
Joshua 2
Read chapterJoshua sends two spies to Jericho, and they meet a woman named Rahab who helps them escape.
17 verses2 minCrossing the Jordan
Joshua 3
Read chapterThe Israelites cross the Jordan River and the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stand in the middle of the river, stopping its flow.
24 verses3 minMemorial Stones
Joshua 4
Read chapterJoshua sets up a monument of 12 stones to commemorate the crossing of the Jordan River.
15 verses2 minCircumcision and Passover
Joshua 5
Read chapterJoshua circumcises the Israelite men as a sign of their renewed commitment to God.
27 verses3 minThe Fall of Jericho
Joshua 6
Read chapterJoshua conquers the city of Jericho.
26 verses3 minAchan's Sin
Joshua 7
Read chapterJoshua's army is defeated at Ai because of Achan's disobedience.
35 verses3 minConquest of Ai
Joshua 8
Read chapterJoshua conquers the city of Ai and hangs its king on a tree.
27 verses3 minDeceptive Gibeonites
Joshua 9
Read chapterJoshua makes a treaty with the Gibeonites, a neighboring people, but is deceived by them.
43 verses4 minSun Stands Still
Joshua 10
Read chapterJoshua defeats a coalition of five Amorite kings and their armies.
23 verses2 minNorthern Kings Defeated
Joshua 11
Read chapterJoshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.
24 verses3 minList of Conquered Kings
Joshua 12
Read chapterJoshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.
33 verses3 minLand Yet to Be Conquered
Joshua 13
Read chapterJoshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.
15 verses2 minThe Inheritance of Caleb
Joshua 14
Read chapterJoshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.
63 verses6 minThe Inheritance of Judah
Joshua 15
Read chapterJoshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.
10 verses1 minEphraim's Territory
Joshua 16
Read chapterJoshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Joseph, Ephraim and West Manasseh.
18 verses2 minManasseh's Territory
Joshua 17
Read chapterJoshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.
28 verses3 minRemaining Tribal Allotments
Joshua 18
Read chapterJoshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the remaining tribes.
51 verses5 minTribal Allotments Complete
Joshua 19
Read chapterJoshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.
9 verses1 minCities of Refuge
Joshua 20
Read chapterJoshua sets aside cities of refuge for those who have killed someone unintentionally.
45 verses4 minLevitical Cities
Joshua 21
Read chapterJoshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.
34 verses3 minThe Altar on the Jordan
Joshua 22
Read chapterJoshua 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.
16 verses2 minJoshua's Farewell Speech
Joshua 23
Read chapterJoshua reminds the Israelites to continue to obey God's commandments and to not intermarry with the inhabitants of the land.
33 verses3 minCovenant Renewal at Shechem
Joshua 24
Read chapterJoshua 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.
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