JoJoshua

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Joshua narrates the period of Israel's entry into Canaan through the conquest, division, and establishment of the Promised Land.

AuthorUnknown author
For whom it was writtenFor the Israelites.
Chapter amount24
Verse amount658

Message/Outline

  • Mobilization of the army (Josh 1,2).
  • The advance (Josh 3-5).
  • The fall of Jericho (Josh 6).
  • The campaign in Ai (Josh 7,8).
  • The southern campaign (Josh 9).
  • The campaign in the central region (Josh 10).
  • The campaign in the North (Josh 11).
  • The defeated kings (Josh 12).
  • The division of the land (Josh 13-22).
  • The death of Joshua (Josh 23,24).

Main Characters

JoshuaLeader of the Hebrews after Moses.
RahabProstitute who lived on the wall of Jericho and hid the spies sent by Joshua. As a reward, her life was spared.

Chapters

1After the death of Moses, Joshua takes over the leadership of the people and prepares the army of Israel.
2Spies are sent to Jericho and are helped by Rahab.
3 - 5The army crosses the Jordan River carrying the ark of the covenant.
6Jericho is destroyed and Rahab is saved.
7, 8Because of Achan's sin, the Israelite army is defeated. Achan is punished and Joshua takes the city of Ai.
9 - 12Joshua is deceived by the Gibeonites, but Joshua defeats several kings.
13 - 22Joshua divides the conquered land among the tribes of Israel.