Joshua

The conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership

Old Testament 24 Chapters Author: Unknown
Conquest Faith Obedience God's Faithfulness

Chapters

Chapter 1

Leadership

Joshua's Commission

God commissions Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land

Key Verses: Joshua 1:5, Joshua 1:8, Joshua 1:9

Leadership God's Presence Courage Scripture Meditation
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Chapter 2

Fear

Rahab and the Spies

Two spies are hidden by Rahab in Jericho

Key Verses: Joshua 2:11, Joshua 2:18, Joshua 2:21

Fear God's Power Scarlet Cord Salvation
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Chapter 3

Consecration

Crossing the Jordan

Israel crosses the Jordan River on dry ground

Key Verses: Joshua 3:5, Joshua 3:17, Joshua 3:18

Consecration Ark of Covenant Dry Ground Crossing
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Chapter 4

Memorial

Memorial Stones

Twelve stones are set up as a memorial of crossing the Jordan

Key Verses: Joshua 4:6, Joshua 4:7, Joshua 4:24

Memorial Sign Children Remembrance
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Chapter 5

Circumcision

Circumcision and Passover

Israel is circumcised and celebrates Passover in the Promised Land

Key Verses: Joshua 5:2, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:12

Circumcision Reproach Manna Produce
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Chapter 6

Obedience

The Fall of Jericho

The walls of Jericho fall after Israel marches around the city

Key Verses: Joshua 6:2, Joshua 6:20, Joshua 6:27

Obedience Faith God's Power Victory
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Chapter 7

Sin

Achan's Sin

Israel is defeated at Ai because of Achan's sin

Key Verses: Joshua 7:11, Joshua 7:12, Joshua 7:25

Sin Covenant Devoted Things Defeat
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Chapter 8

Fear Not

The Conquest of Ai

Israel defeats Ai using an ambush strategy

Key Verses: Joshua 8:1, Joshua 8:18, Joshua 8:28

Fear Not Strategy Victory God's Help
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Chapter 9

Deception

The Gibeonite Deception

The Gibeonites deceive Israel into making a treaty

Key Verses: Joshua 9:14, Joshua 9:15, Joshua 9:19

Deception Covenant Oath Consequences
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Chapter 10

Prayer

The Sun Stands Still

Joshua defeats five kings and the sun stands still

Key Verses: Joshua 10:12, Joshua 10:13, Joshua 10:14

Prayer Miracle Sun Stands Still Victory
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Chapter 11

Obedience

Conquest of Northern Canaan

Joshua defeats the northern kings and conquers the land

Key Verses: Joshua 11:15, Joshua 11:18, Joshua 11:23

Obedience Command War Conquest
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Chapter 12

Moses

List of Defeated Kings

A summary of all the kings defeated by Moses and Joshua

Key Verses: Joshua 12:6, Joshua 12:7, Joshua 12:24

Moses Defeat Possession Thirty-one Kings
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Chapter 13

Old Age

Land Still to Be Conquered

God tells Joshua about the remaining land to be conquered

Key Verses: Joshua 13:1, Joshua 13:6, Joshua 13:33

Old Age Remaining Land Levi Inheritance
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Chapter 14

Oath

Caleb's Inheritance

Caleb receives his inheritance in Hebron

Key Verses: Joshua 14:9, Joshua 14:12, Joshua 14:14

Oath Inheritance Following God Hill Country
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Chapter 15

Commandment

Judah's Territory

The boundaries and cities of Judah's inheritance

Key Verses: Joshua 15:13, Joshua 15:14, Joshua 15:63

Commandment Caleb Hebron Driving Out
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Chapter 16

Joseph

Ephraim and Manasseh's Territory

The boundaries of Ephraim and the half-tribe of Manasseh

Key Verses: Joshua 16:4, Joshua 16:5, Joshua 16:10

Joseph Ephraim Manasseh Canaanites
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Chapter 17

Daughters

Manasseh's Territory

The boundaries and cities of the half-tribe of Manasseh

Key Verses: Joshua 17:4, Joshua 17:14, Joshua 17:18

Daughters Inheritance Commandment Priest
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Chapter 18

Shiloh

The Tabernacle at Shiloh

The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh and land is surveyed

Key Verses: Joshua 18:1, Joshua 18:3, Joshua 18:10

Shiloh Tabernacle Land Subdued Possession
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Chapter 19

Simeon

Benjamin's Territory

The boundaries and cities of Benjamin's inheritance

Key Verses: Joshua 19:9, Joshua 19:10, Joshua 19:49

Simeon Judah Inheritance Territory
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Chapter 20

Cities of Refuge

Cities of Refuge

Six cities of refuge are designated for accidental killers

Key Verses: Joshua 20:2, Joshua 20:3, Joshua 20:9

Cities of Refuge Manslayer Intent Refuge
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Chapter 21

Levi

Levi's Cities

The Levites receive cities and pasturelands throughout Israel

Key Verses: Joshua 21:2, Joshua 21:3, Joshua 21:45

Levi Cities Pasturelands Command
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Chapter 22

Commandment

Eastern Tribes Return Home

The eastern tribes return to their land across the Jordan

Key Verses: Joshua 22:5, Joshua 22:19, Joshua 22:34

Commandment Law Love Service
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Chapter 23

God's Works

Joshua's Farewell Address

Joshua gives his final words to Israel's leaders

Key Verses: Joshua 23:3, Joshua 23:8, Joshua 23:11

God's Works Fighting Clinging Love
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Chapter 24

Choice

The Covenant Renewed

Joshua challenges Israel to choose whom they will serve

Key Verses: Joshua 24:14, Joshua 24:15, Joshua 24:24

Choice Commitment Covenant Serving God
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About Joshua

The conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership

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