The Book of Joshua
God keeps his promise by bringing Israel into the land under Joshua's leadership.
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to Joshua, with later additions
- Date
- Traditionally c. 1400โ1370 BC
- Chapters
- 24
- Genre
- History
Summary
Joshua continues the story after Moses' death. God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous, and Israel crosses the Jordan, conquers Jericho and takes the land in a series of campaigns.
The land is then divided among the tribes, fulfilling the promise made to Abraham. In his farewell address, Joshua reminds Israel that not one of God's promises has failed and calls them to serve the Lord alone: "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."
Outline
- Chapters 1โ5 โ Entering the land
- Chapters 6โ12 โ Conquering the land
- Chapters 13โ21 โ Dividing the land
- Chapters 22โ24 โ Joshua's farewell and the covenant renewed
Key Themes
Key Verses
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.โ
Start reading JoshuaBut if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.โ