Old Testament · History
Joshua
Written by Joshua, with the stories gathered by Israel's scribes. Written for Israel, settling in the land God had promised.
Big picture in three sentences
Joshua leads the people across the Jordan after Moses dies.
Jericho's walls fall, and the land is divided among the twelve tribes.
Near the end Joshua tells every household to choose whom they will serve.
Rahab, a woman from Jericho, is later named in Jesus' family line.
Key verse · Joshua 1:9
“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.””
Stories families know from this book
- Crossing the Jordan
- The fall of Jericho
- Rahab's courage
- Choose this day