24
Chapters
658
Verses
Joshua
Author
1400-1370 BC
Date Written
Joshua records the conquest and division of the Promised Land, demonstrating God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham.
To show how God fulfilled His promise to give Israel the land, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience.
Covers approximately 25 years from the crossing of the Jordan to Joshua's death.
Hebrew
יהוֹשׁוּע
Yehoshua
“Yah Saves”
Greek
Ἰησοῦς Nαυῆ
Iēsous Nauē
“The Prophet Jesus”
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As you read Joshua, watch for these recurring ideas: Conquest, Faithfulness, Obedience, Inheritance. They'll come up in the quizzes!
Preparation and crossing
Military campaigns
Tribal allotments
Covenant renewal
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid.”
“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth.”
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