Joshua chapter 18 focuses on the land inheritance for the remaining seven Israelite tribes. Summary of Joshua 18 The Israelites gather at Shiloh, and Joshua confronts the remaining seven tribes who haven’t yet claimed their land. He urges them to take action. Following this, Joshua instructs them to send out a surveying party to assess … Read more
Joshua chapter 17 focuses on the land inheritance allocated to the tribe of Manasseh, son of Joseph. Summary of Joshua 17 The chapter opens by outlining the specific clans within Manasseh who would receive land. It then details the geographical boundaries of their territory, situated in the mountainous region between the Dead Sea and the … Read more
Joshua chapter 16 focuses on the land inheritance allocated to the descendants of Joseph, specifically the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh (the other half of Manasseh received land east of the Jordan in a previous chapter). The chapter meticulously details the boundaries of their territory, outlining its geographical extent. Summary of Joshua 16 Following the … Read more
Joshua chapter 15 focuses on the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. Summary of Joshua 15 The chapter opens with a detailed description of the territory’s borders, outlining its geographical extent. This detailed account serves to establish the boundaries of the tribe’s inheritance within the promised land. Following the border description, the chapter … Read more
Joshua chapter 14 sets the stage for the distribution of the promised land among the Israelites. Summary of Joshua 14 Joshua 14 opens by outlining the leadership responsible for this task: Eleazar the priest, Joshua himself, and the heads of the tribes. We learn that Moses had already allocated land east of the Jordan River … Read more
Joshua chapter 13 marks a transitional phase in the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land. Summary of Joshua 13 While significant victories have been secured, the chapter acknowledges remaining territories yet to be claimed. God reminds Joshua of this unfinished business, urging him to distribute the already conquered land among the remaining tribes. The chapter … Read more
Joshua chapter 12 serves as a record of the Israelites’ victories under the leadership of both Moses and Joshua, solidifying their claim to the Promised Land. Summary of Joshua 12 The chapter is divided into two sections Joshua 12 Themes BibleviseBiblevise is an online ministry that’s focused on getting people excited about reading the Bible … Read more
Joshua chapter 11 chronicles the decisive battle against a northern Canaanite alliance led by King Jabin of Hazor. Fearing the Israelites’ victories, Jabin unites various Canaanite kings to confront Joshua’s forces. Summary of Joshua 11 News of Joshua’s victories reaches King Jabin, who rallies other Canaanite kings to form a formidable army. They gather at … Read more
Joshua chapter 10 recounts a pivotal battle between the Israelites led by Joshua and an alliance of Canaanite kings. The chapter unfolds in three main parts: 1. The Call to Action (verses 1-6): News reaches Joshua that the Gibeonites, a Canaanite city that had made peace with Israel through a clever deception (see Joshua chapter … Read more
Joshua chapter 9 tells the story of the Gibeonites, a Canaanite tribe who cleverly avoid destruction by deceiving the Israelites. Summary of Joshua 9 Hearing of Israel’s victories, the Gibeonites pose as ambassadors from a faraway land, presenting themselves as weary travelers. They convince the Israelite leaders, excluding Joshua, to make a peace treaty. However, … Read more