Joshua
Under Joshua, Israel crosses the Jordan, conquers Canaan and divides the land among the tribes.
Choose a chapter
- Written by
- Traditionally Joshua, with later additions
- Date
- c. 1400–1370 BC (traditional)
Themes
- God keeps his promises
- Courage and obedience
- The gift of the land
Outline
- Entering the landChapters 1–5
- Conquering the landChapters 6–12
- Dividing the landChapters 13–21
- Joshua’s farewellChapters 22–24
Key verses
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.
But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the Lord, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!”