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

24 chapters

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

Philistine

Enemy

Ben

Son of Jacob.

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

Joshua

Prophet

Jordan

Baptist

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

Canaan

Land of Canaan

Eve

Mother of all humankind

Manasseh son of Jacob

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

Ammon

Servant

Gilead

Judge

Edom

Chief of Edom.

Gad

prophet

Reuben

Firstborn of Jacob.

Shem

Son

Ram

Judge

Hebron

City

Eleazar

High Priest of Israel

Galilee

Region

Bethel

priest

Midian

Judge

Bashan

King of Bashan

Bethlehem

Town.

Noah

Patriarch

Simeon

Priest

Shema

Leader

Naphtali

Tribal leader

Jezreel

The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."

Zebulun

Asher

Tribal leader.

Issachar

Tribal leader.

Sheba

Queen

Shilo

Religious Leader

Merari

Levite

Caleb

Spy.

Ramah

Prophet.

Adam

Father of all humankind

Carmel

Prophet.

Shiloh

Leader.

Zidon

King

Gershon

Musician

Kadesh

Priest

Cain

Farmer

Arnon

Governor

Phinehas

High Priest of Israel

Zerah

Chieftain

Gaza

Ruler of Gaza

Hezron

Ancestor

Sidon

King

Keilah

Governor

Tirzah

Queen

Goshen

Chief Magistrate

Hermon

Watchman

Anah

Head of the family

Ephron

Hittite businessman

Jazer

Leader.

Kenaz

Kenaz held the position of chief or chieftain.

Milcah

Wife.

Terah

Patriarch

Zin

Guide

Adar

Royal Minister.

Rahab

Harlot

Tabor

Judge

Carmi

No information found for figure "Carmi" in the Bible.

Dor

Generation.

Elon

Judge

Abdon

Judge

Archi

Leader

Edrei

Guard

Jabin

King.

Mareshah

Governor

Zabdi

Head of the family.

Zorah

Judge

Abiezer

Judge

Aijalon

Judge

Othniel

Judge

Achan

Treasurer

Kishon

Judge

Naara

Talma

Arad

Naamah

Zanoah

Achsah

Ashan

Golan

Mahlah

Ajalon

Judge

Asriel

Eder

Kanah

Bohan

Ether

Jasher

Lasha

Madon

Reba

Zelah

Amad

Dannah

Enam

Hali

Jagur

Lasharon

Mearah

Mishal

Neah

Zior

Balaam

Prophet

Debir

King

Esau

Prophet

Ham

Job

Prophet

Moab

Shimron

Chapters

Joshua Takes Charge

Joshua 1

God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous and to take possession of the Promised Land.

Rahab and the Spies

Joshua 2

Joshua sends two spies to Jericho, and they meet a woman named Rahab who helps them escape.

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.

Memorial Stones

Joshua 4

Joshua sets up a monument of 12 stones to commemorate the crossing of the Jordan River.

Circumcision and Passover

Joshua 5

Joshua circumcises the Israelite men as a sign of their renewed commitment to God.

The Fall of Jericho

Joshua 6

Joshua conquers the city of Jericho.

Achan's Sin

Joshua 7

Joshua's army is defeated at Ai because of Achan's disobedience.

Conquest of Ai

Joshua 8

Joshua conquers the city of Ai and hangs its king on a tree.

Deceptive Gibeonites

Joshua 9

Joshua makes a treaty with the Gibeonites, a neighboring people, but is deceived by them.

Sun Stands Still

Joshua 10

Joshua defeats a coalition of five Amorite kings and their armies.

Northern Kings Defeated

Joshua 11

Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.

List of Conquered Kings

Joshua 12

Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.

Land Yet to Be Conquered

Joshua 13

Joshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.

The Inheritance of Caleb

Joshua 14

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua 15

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

Ephraim's Territory

Joshua 16

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Joseph, Ephraim and West Manasseh.

Manasseh's Territory

Joshua 17

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.

Remaining Tribal Allotments

Joshua 18

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the remaining tribes.

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua 19

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

Cities of Refuge

Joshua 20

Joshua sets aside cities of refuge for those who have killed someone unintentionally.

Levitical Cities

Joshua 21

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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.

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.

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.