Joshua

Joshua chapters 18 and 19 provide the details of the distribution of the rest of the land to the remaining tribes. The text begins, “The

Joshua chapters 15 through 17 continue to detail the inheritance and division of land given to each tribe and clan in the nation of Israel.

Joshua 12 through 14 provides a list of the kings and their territories that have been defeated by God through the army of Israel. It

Joshua chapter 20 establishes the “Cities of Refuge” within the nation of Israel. Remember the purpose of these cities was to provide protection for the

Joshua chapter 21 enumerates the pasturelands and nearby towns given to the Levites for the great flocks and herds needed for the sacrifices. Remember Levi

Joshua chapter 22 captures a crucial transition in the history of the Israelites. The major battles are over and the two and a half tribes

Joshua chapter 23 begins Joshua’s final address to the nation. His singular purpose seems to be to remind the nation that in order to avoid

Joshua chapter 24 begins with Joshua making his final address to the nation. We read, “Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem… and