What is the book of Joshua?
The book of Joshua is an account of events in Israel’s history. It’s recorded as a collection of stories. These were passed down within Israelite and Jewish families for hundreds of years.
It’s thought that Joshua wrote some of these stories down around 1370 BC.
Other stories were written down by other Israelites.
Who was this book written for?
For the people of Israel.
Why was Joshua written?
To show how the 12 tribes came to live in Canaan. This was during the time that Joshua was the leader.
To record God’s mighty acts to drive out the nations that were in Canaan. This was how God fulfilled his promise to give land to Abraham’s family line.
Main ideas
God brought judgement against the Canaanites.
God fulfilled his promises to give land to the children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The Israelites committed once again to keeping the Mount Sinai covenant.
Outline
Entering Canaan (1:1 – 5:12).
God’s judgement against people groups in Canaan (5:13 − 12:24).
Lands divided up among the Israelites (13 – 22).
Joshua’s last words and his death (23 – 24).