In Joshua 20-22, Israel enjoyed God’s blessing and began to live faithfully in Canaan. By establishing cites of refuge, Israel displayed a commitment to justice and mercy. By granting cities…
Category: <span>Joshua with Select Psalms</span>
The allotment of the Promised Land in Joshua 12-19 synthesizes the flow of Scripture from Genesis 12 onward. Jacob’s departure to Egypt (Genesis 46), the exodus (Exodus 12-15), the giving…
The first several chapters of the book of Joshua display the significance of both Joshua’s leadership and Israel’s devotion to the law. Joshua 9-11 magnifies the purpose for which the…
In Joshua 1-4, God demonstrated His provision for Israel by establishing Joshua as their new leader. In Joshua 5-8, Joshua led the people to follow God’s law in the conquest…
In Exodus-Deuteronomy, the Lord spoke directly to Moses more than 100 times, but nowhere had the Lord ever spoken to Joshua. The opening phrase of the book of Joshua, “After…
Joshua 23-24; Psalms 50, 81
Joshua’s farewell address reflects Moses’ final speech in Deuteronomy 28-32. Like Moses, Joshua argued that God’s faithfulness to His people ought to inspire their commitment to the Lord. Joshua reminded…
Commentary Joshua with Select Psalms Old Testament