Category: Joshua

1 At that time Joshua summoned the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, 2 and said to them, “You have kept all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you and have obeyed my voice in all that I have commanded you. 3 You have not forsaken your brothers these many…

Joshua 1:1-5 is about God commissioning Joshua to lead the Israelites into the promised land, assuring him of His presence, power, and faithfulness to fulfill the covenant promises given to Moses. 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, 2 “Moses…

Joshua 2:1 is about the pivotal moment when Joshua sends two spies to secretly scout out the land of Jericho, setting the stage for the ultimate conquest of the Promised Land. 1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they…

Joshua 3:13 is about the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelites as they entered the Promised Land, symbolizing God’s faithfulness, power, and provision in fulfilling His promises to His people. 13 And when the soles of the feet of the priests bearing the ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the…

Joshua 4:24 is about the importance of passing down the stories of God’s faithfulness and mighty deeds to future generations to inspire awe and worship. 24 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever.” Setting the…

Joshua 6:1-5 is about the strategic and spiritual preparation required for the Israelites to conquer the city of Jericho, emphasizing the necessity of obedience, faith, and reliance on God’s guidance in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. 1 Now Jericho was shut up inside and outside because of the people of Israel. 2 And the Lord said…

Joshua 1:1-18 is about the passing of leadership from Moses to Joshua, emphasizing the importance of courage, obedience to God’s commands, and unwavering faith in fulfilling God’s promise to the Israelites to inherit the land of Canaan. 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son…

Joshua 23:24 is about the importance of remaining faithful to God and not turning away from His commandments, as doing so would lead to destruction and calamity. 24 And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one…

Joshua 9:16 is about the Israelites unknowingly making a covenant with the deceitful Gibeonites, highlighting the importance of seeking God’s guidance and wisdom in all agreements and interactions. 16 This is what we will do to them: we will let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath that we swore to…

Joshua 4:19 is about the people of Israel crossing the Jordan River on dry ground as a symbol of God’s faithfulness and power in fulfilling His promises to His chosen people. 19 The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they encamped at Gilgal on the…