Whole-book orientation · Narrative

Overview and structure

See the book’s genre, major movements, and complete reading route.

Use this page with the passage open. Follow the references, test each conclusion, and return to the whole book for context.

A clear route through the whole book

The units preserve the book’s order. Read the surrounding passage whenever a unit crosses a chapter boundary, and do not let a memorable verse replace the argument or story around it.

Overview

01 · Joshua · 01

The setting and calling

Meet the people, place, calling, and unresolved need that set Joshua in motion.

02 · Joshua · 02

The struggle takes shape

Follow the choices, opposition, deliverance, and failures that deepen the conflict in Joshua.

03 · Joshua · 03

The decisive turning point

Study the moment when faith, rebellion, courage, or providence changes the direction of Joshua.

04 · Joshua · 04

Consequences and promise

Trace what the people carry forward and how Joshua prepares the next movement of Scripture.

All study units

Passage study 01 · Joshua 1:1–18

Joshua receiving his commission while the officers prepare Israel to cross the Jordan

Open study →Passage study 02 · Joshua 2:1–24

Rahab hiding the spies on the roof and lowering them from the window with the scarlet cord arranged for later

Open study →Passage study 03 · Joshua 3:1–4:24

Priests standing with the ark in the Jordan while the people cross and twelve memorial stones are carried out

Open study →Passage study 04 · Joshua 5:1–15

Passover at Gilgal and Joshua encountering the captain of the Lord’s host

Open study →Passage study 05 · Joshua 6:1–27

The seven-day procession around Jericho, trumpets sounding, walls falling, and Rahab’s household preserved

Open study →Passage study 06 · Joshua 7:1–26

Israel’s defeat at Ai, the search through the tribes, and Achan’s hidden goods exposed

Open study →Passage study 07 · Joshua 8:1–35

The ambush at Ai followed by Joshua reading the law at Ebal and Gerizim

Open study →Passage study 08 · Joshua 9:1–27

Gibeonite envoys presenting worn sacks, patched sandals, and dry bread before Israel’s leaders

Open study →Passage study 09 · Joshua 10:1–43

Joshua’s defense of Gibeon as the battle continues under the prolonged day

Open study →Passage study 10 · Joshua 11:1–23

The northern coalition gathered by the waters of Merom and Israel taking the land after sustained conflict

Open study →Passage study 11 · Joshua 12

Joshua 12: a guided close reading of the complete chapter

Open study →Passage study 12 · Joshua 13:1–19:51

Tribal representatives receiving land allotments, with Caleb requesting Hebron and the daughters of Zelophehad receiving inheritance

Open study →Passage study 13 · Joshua 20:1–21:45

A fugitive arriving at a city gate of refuge and the Levites receiving their towns

Open study →Passage study 14 · Joshua 22:1–34

The large altar by the Jordan and the tense meeting resolved through careful explanation

Open study →Passage study 15 · Joshua 23:1–24:33

Joshua assembling the tribes at Shechem, recounting God’s acts, and setting up the witness stone after covenant renewal

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