Overview Article
The account of Israel’s soldiers walking around Jericho until its walls came tumbling down is one of the most famous in the Bible. Joshua had served as Moses’ apprentice, so when God appointed Joshua as Israel’s leader, he was ready. He led the Israelites across the Jordan River and through two campaigns that enabled them to settle the hill country of Canaan. As they began to live there, Joshua divided the land among Israel’s twelve tribes. The book of Joshua reveals much about God: He judges sin and faithfully keeps his promises.
Key People, Places, and Terms
People 83
- Israel 309
- Joshua (Son of Nun) 229
- Manasseh (Son of Joseph) 85
- Moses 72
- Reuben 63
- Judah 49
- Levi 47
- Gad (Patriarch) 43
- Ephraim 36
- Joseph 22
See all (20)
Places 414
Key Terms 71
Themes
The Cities of Refuge 6 The Israelites built the cities of refuge to protect innocent people from blood revenge. An avenger had the legal right to kill a murderer ( Numbers 35:19 ; see Genesis 9:6 ). If someone accidentally caused a death, t... Complete Dedication 5 The Hebrew word kherem (related to the verb kharam ) means something that is “specially set apart.” It has no exact match in modern English. The word can mean either to destroy something completely or to dedicate it f... God’s Covenants 4 The word "covenant" (from the Hebrew word berith ) means "bond." A covenant is a binding relationship based on a commitment that includes promises and duties. The covenant relationship requires faithfulness and enable... Shechem 4 Shechem was in an important location at the entrance to the passage between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. It could control several important roads through the central hill country. Jacob bought land near Shechem ( Gen... Complete Destruction 4 See Complete Dedication . The Ark of the Covenant 3 The ark of the covenant was a wooden chest covered with gold, located in the Most Holy Place of the Jewish tabernacle, and later the temple. It reminded Israel of God's covenant with them. Inside were the tablets of t...
See all (20)
Fearing People 2 God promised to be with his people when they encountered opposition (see, for example, Deuteronomy 20:1–4 ; Joshua 1:9 ). As long as they remained committed to him, they had no reason to fear others. Israel's history... God as Holy Warrior 2 The Arabic term jihad, now familiar in English, refers to a "holy war" where men fight for God. Yet, the Bible describes a "holy war" differently. In the Bible, a holy war is a conflict where God fights for his people... God’s Faithfulness to His People 2 God made a special agreement (called a covenant) with the people of Israel. It included blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience (see Deuteronomy 28:1–68 ). Many years later, after King Solomon dedicated th... Holy War 2 The Israelites’ total destruction of their enemies raises difficult questions about right and wrong. What reasons made Israel invade, conquer, and destroy Canaan and its people? From a human perspective, Israel's aggr... Intermarriage and Divorce 2 God had warned his people not to marry foreigners ( Deuteronomy 7:1–6 ). The problem was not marrying someone from another country or race. The issue was marrying people who followed other gods. Moses himself married... Nehemiah’s Confidence in God 2 God gave the prophet Nehemiah favor with a powerful Persian king. The king agreed to all of Nehemiah's requests ( Nehemiah 1:11 ; 2:8 , 18 ). Nehemiah then confidently shared his bold plan to rebuild Jerusalem's walls... The Broken Covenant 2 After God rescued the Israelites from Egypt, he made a special agreement (called a covenant) with them (see Exodus 20–24 ). In this covenant, God gave them the Ten Commandments and other laws. The people promised to f... The Collapse of Culture 2 Impressive cultures with creative and skilled people sometimes come to an end suddenly and completely. When digging, archaeologists often find a layer of ash between layers of impressive artifacts. The ash shows the c... Circumcision 2 Many ancient cultures practiced circumcision, the removal of the male foreskin (see Jeremiah 9:25–26 ). God chose circumcision as a sign of a covenant (special agreement) that focuses on descendants. God promised to m... Circumcision in the New Testament 2 Circumcision, which is the removal of the male foreskin, was common in the ancient Near East (see Jeremiah 9:25–26 ). For Jews, it held religious importance as a sign of the covenant (special agreement) God made with... Hardened Hearts 2 The book of Exodus often mentions that the Lord caused Pharaoh to act stubborn or "hardened Pharaoh's heart" ( Exodus 4:21 ; 9:12 ; 10:1 , 20 ; 11:10 ; 14:4 , 8 ). These statements can be difficult. Did God make Phara... Inheriting the Land 1 Is the physical world bad? Are spirit, soul, and energy the pure good we seek on our life journey? Will we only be truly spiritual and happy when we are free from our earthly bodies? The Bible answers these and simila... Altars 1 Noah built the first altar mentioned in the Bible ( Genesis 8:20–21 ). Cain and Abel also gave offerings to God ( Genesis 4:3–5 ). The patriarchs built many altars (see Genesis 12:7–8 ; 13:4 , 18 ; 22:9 ; 26:25 ; 33:2... Bread from Heaven 1 When the Israelites left Egypt and entered the wilderness, God provided manna. Manna was a substance like bread that God gave them to eat ( Exodus 16 ). The LORD gave them enough food for their daily needs (see Nehemi...
Related Articles
Outline
Use of Joshua in the New Testament
Quoted 1 times across 1 New Testament books
Total quotations 1
Connected books 1
Most-connected book Hebrews 1
All References
| Joshua | bookOverview.connections.ntReference | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 1:5 | Hebrews 13:5 | Compare |
No connections match the current filters.