“But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things; Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the…
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Joshua 6
“On the seventh day they rose early, at the dawn of day, and marched around the city in the same manner seven times. It was only on that day that they marched around the city seven times. And at the seventh time, when the priests had blown the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, ‘Shout,…
Joshua 5
There are two major events in this chapter that symbolize the old passing away and new beginnings for Israel. The first event is circumcising the new generation – the old generation from Egypt, who have all passed away, were circumcised, yet the new generation had not been. The second event is this: “While the people…
Joshua 4
“And those twelve stones, which they took out of the Jordan, Joshua set up at Gilgal. And he said to the people of Israel, ‘When your children ask their fathers in times to come, “What do these stones mean?” then you shall let your children know, “Israel passed over this Jordan on dry ground.” For…
Joshua 3
“The Lord said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. So when the people set out from their tents to pass over the Jordan with the priests bearing the ark of…
Joshua 2
This chapter contains the account of two spies Joshua sent into Canaan (specifically Jericho) to assess the land. The spies are hidden in the house of a prostitute, Rahab, who protects them from enemy patrols. “and [Rahab] said to the men, ‘I know that the Lord has given you the land, and that the fear…
Joshua 1
In this first chapter God commissions Joshua to take over command of Israel, and Joshua charges the war-able people to prepare for crossing the Jordan into the promised land. “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, ‘Moses my servant is dead….
Deuteronomy 34
This final chapter of Deuteronomy concludes with the death of Moses. “Moses was 120 years old when he died. His eye was undimmed, and his vigor unabated. And there has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, none like him for all the signs and the…
Deuteronomy 33
This chapter contains a blessing from Moses to the people just before his death. Moses blesses each tribe uniquely, beginning and ending his blessing with praise for God. “Of Benjamin he said, ‘The beloved of the Lord dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders.’ And of…
Deuteronomy 32
This chapter mainly contains a song God commanded Moses to teach the people. “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. They have dealt corruptly with him; they are no longer his children because they are blemished; they are…