Author
Joshua
Military leader and successor of Moses
Written
c. 1400–1370 BC
Chapters
24
Audience
The nation of Israel
Joshua becomes Israel’s leader after Moses and prepares the people to enter the Promised Land by crossing the Jordan River.
Chapter 1 → Chapter 5Read in Bible
Israel begins the conquest of Canaan with the fall of Jericho and the victory at Ai, demonstrating God’s power in battle.
Chapter 6 → Chapter 8Read in Bible
Various battles are fought as Israel defeats several Canaanite kings and secures control over large portions of the land.
Chapter 9 → Chapter 12Read in Bible
The land of Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes of Israel according to God's instructions.
Chapter 13 → Chapter 19Read in Bible
Cities of refuge are established and the Levites receive their cities throughout the tribes of Israel.
Chapter 20 → Chapter 22Read in Bible
Joshua gives his final instructions to Israel, urging them to remain faithful to the Lord and renew their covenant with God.
Chapter 23 → Chapter 24Read in Bible
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9"Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled."
Joshua 21:45"Not one of the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed."
Joshua 23:14"But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."
Joshua 24:15The book of Joshua records Israel’s entrance into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. Under Joshua’s leadership, the Israelites cross the Jordan River and begin the conquest of Canaan. Through many battles, God gives victory to His people and fulfills His promise to give them the land. The book also describes how the land was divided among the tribes of Israel. Joshua concludes by reminding the people of God's faithfulness and calling them to remain faithful to the covenant with the Lord.