Joshua
Old Testament • Book #6
The conquest and settlement of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership.
"Now it happened after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant, saying,"
— Joshua 1:1
About the Book of Joshua
Joshua picks up where Deuteronomy ends — Israel finally enters the Promised Land. Under Joshua's leadership, they cross the Jordan, conquer Jericho, and settle the land God promised to Abraham centuries earlier. It's a book of fulfilled promises, courageous faith, and God fighting for His people. Joshua challenges Israel to choose whom they will serve.
Background
- Author
- Joshua (with later editors)
- Date Written
- ~1400–1370 BC
- Genre
- Historical Narrative
Key Themes in Joshua
- ▸God's faithfulness to His promises
- ▸Courage and obedience
- ▸Conquest and settlement
- ▸Choosing to follow God
- ▸God fights for His people
Famous Verses from Joshua
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
— Joshua 1:9
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night.”
— Joshua 1:8
“There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.”
— Joshua 21:45
“Not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass.”
— Joshua 23:14
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