Joshua
The conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership
Chapters
Chapter 1
LeadershipJoshua's Commission
God commissions Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land
Key Verses: Joshua 1:5, Joshua 1:8, Joshua 1:9
Chapter 2
FearRahab and the Spies
Two spies are hidden by Rahab in Jericho
Key Verses: Joshua 2:11, Joshua 2:18, Joshua 2:21
Chapter 3
ConsecrationCrossing the Jordan
Israel crosses the Jordan River on dry ground
Key Verses: Joshua 3:5, Joshua 3:17, Joshua 3:18
Chapter 4
MemorialMemorial Stones
Twelve stones are set up as a memorial of crossing the Jordan
Key Verses: Joshua 4:6, Joshua 4:7, Joshua 4:24
Chapter 5
CircumcisionCircumcision and Passover
Israel is circumcised and celebrates Passover in the Promised Land
Key Verses: Joshua 5:2, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:12
Chapter 6
ObedienceThe 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
Chapter 7
SinAchan's Sin
Israel is defeated at Ai because of Achan's sin
Key Verses: Joshua 7:11, Joshua 7:12, Joshua 7:25
Chapter 8
Fear NotThe Conquest of Ai
Israel defeats Ai using an ambush strategy
Key Verses: Joshua 8:1, Joshua 8:18, Joshua 8:28
Chapter 9
DeceptionThe Gibeonite Deception
The Gibeonites deceive Israel into making a treaty
Key Verses: Joshua 9:14, Joshua 9:15, Joshua 9:19
Chapter 10
PrayerThe Sun Stands Still
Joshua defeats five kings and the sun stands still
Key Verses: Joshua 10:12, Joshua 10:13, Joshua 10:14
Chapter 11
ObedienceConquest of Northern Canaan
Joshua defeats the northern kings and conquers the land
Key Verses: Joshua 11:15, Joshua 11:18, Joshua 11:23
Chapter 12
MosesList 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
Chapter 13
Old AgeLand 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
Chapter 14
OathCaleb's Inheritance
Caleb receives his inheritance in Hebron
Key Verses: Joshua 14:9, Joshua 14:12, Joshua 14:14
Chapter 15
CommandmentJudah's Territory
The boundaries and cities of Judah's inheritance
Key Verses: Joshua 15:13, Joshua 15:14, Joshua 15:63
Chapter 16
JosephEphraim 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
Chapter 17
DaughtersManasseh's Territory
The boundaries and cities of the half-tribe of Manasseh
Key Verses: Joshua 17:4, Joshua 17:14, Joshua 17:18
Chapter 18
ShilohThe 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
Chapter 19
SimeonBenjamin's Territory
The boundaries and cities of Benjamin's inheritance
Key Verses: Joshua 19:9, Joshua 19:10, Joshua 19:49
Chapter 20
Cities of RefugeCities of Refuge
Six cities of refuge are designated for accidental killers
Key Verses: Joshua 20:2, Joshua 20:3, Joshua 20:9
Chapter 21
LeviLevi's Cities
The Levites receive cities and pasturelands throughout Israel
Key Verses: Joshua 21:2, Joshua 21:3, Joshua 21:45
Chapter 22
CommandmentEastern Tribes Return Home
The eastern tribes return to their land across the Jordan
Key Verses: Joshua 22:5, Joshua 22:19, Joshua 22:34
Chapter 23
God's WorksJoshua's Farewell Address
Joshua gives his final words to Israel's leaders
Key Verses: Joshua 23:3, Joshua 23:8, Joshua 23:11
Chapter 24
ChoiceThe Covenant Renewed
Joshua challenges Israel to choose whom they will serve
Key Verses: Joshua 24:14, Joshua 24:15, Joshua 24:24
About Joshua
The conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership
Testament
Old Testament
Author
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