Old Testament
Book of Joshua
Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, through the fall of Jericho and the campaigns in Canaan. The land is divided among the tribes, and the book ends with a call to serve the LORD alone.
At a glance
Joshua key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 24
- Author
- Not named in the text; Jewish tradition credits Joshua, with later additions
- When it was written
- Events around 1400 to 1200 BC; the date of writing is uncertain
- Main theme
- God keeps his promise to give Israel the land
- Key verse
- Joshua 1:9
Summary
What is Joshua about?
Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, through the fall of Jericho and the campaigns in Canaan. The land is divided among the tribes, and the book ends with a call to serve the LORD alone.
Key verse
A key verse in Joshua
“Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you anywhere you go.”
24 chapters
Joshua chapters
Read any chapter of Joshua in full, with verse-by-verse links.
Questions
Joshua: common questions
Who wrote the book of Joshua?
Not named in the text; Jewish tradition credits Joshua, with later additions.
When was Joshua written?
Events around 1400 to 1200 BC; the date of writing is uncertain.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, through the fall of Jericho and the campaigns in Canaan. The land is divided among the tribes, and the book ends with a call to serve the LORD alone.
How many chapters are in Joshua?
Joshua has 24 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Joshua?
Joshua 1:9: “Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you anywhere you go.” (KJV).
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