Moses blesses the tribes of Israel, highlighting their unique strengths and blessings. Zebulun rejoices in outward ventures, Issachar in domestic peace, and other tribes receive blessings like bounty, strength, and divine protection.
Moses ascends Mount Nebo, where God shows him the Promised Land, but Moses is not allowed to enter. He dies at 120 years old, with his vigor intact, and is buried in an unknown location in Moab.
The Israelites mourn Moses for 30 days. Joshua, filled with wisdom from Moses' blessing, takes leadership and is recognized as God’s chosen leader for Israel.
Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land as God commands, encouraging them to be strong, courageous, and obedient to God's laws for prosperity and success.
Joshua sends two spies to Jericho, where they are sheltered by Rahab, a woman who acknowledges God's power. Rahab helps them escape and secures protection for her family in exchange for her aid.
The Israelites cross the Jordan River, with the Ark of the Covenant leading. God miraculously stops the river’s flow, and the people pass on dry ground, marking this event with twelve stones as a memorial.
Joshua circumcises the new generation of Israelites at Gilgal, symbolizing their renewed covenant with God. They celebrate Passover and eat of the land of Canaan, and the manna ceases.
Joshua encounters a divine warrior identifying himself as the captain of the Lord's army, reinforcing God’s presence and plans for conquest.
Jericho is conquered as the Israelites follow God's instructions to march around the city for seven days. On the seventh day, the walls collapse, and the city is destroyed, sparing only Rahab and her family.
Achan’s disobedience in taking spoils deemed accursed causes Israel’s defeat at Ai. Achan confesses and is punished along with his family. Afterwards, Ai is conquered through God’s strategic guidance.
Joshua renews the covenant with God by building an altar at Mount Ebal, writing the Law on stones, and leading the people in affirming blessings and curses.
The deceptive Gibeonites trick Israel into making a peace treaty. When Joshua learns of the deception, he honors the treaty but assigns them as laborers for Israel’s worship service.
Five Amorite kings attack Gibeon, prompting Joshua to defend them. God intervenes with hailstones and prolongs daylight, granting Israel victory. The five kings are captured, executed, and buried in a cave.
Joshua leads a southern campaign, conquering cities like Makkedah, Libnah, Lachish, Eglon, Hebron, and Debir, leaving no survivors as God commanded.
A northern coalition against Israel is defeated under Joshua’s leadership. Key cities like Hazor are destroyed, and Israel takes full control of the land, following God’s instructions.
The conquered land is divided among the tribes of Israel. Some groups, like the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, settle east of the Jordan as allocated by Moses earlier.
Caleb, one of the original spies, requests and receives Hebron as his inheritance, fulfilling a promise for his faithfulness. The land rests from war, and the process of allocation continues.