Nevi'im (JPSA) 06: Joshua

by Jewish Publication Society of America

9 chapters1h 57mEnglish1917

About this book

The Book of Joshua (Yehoshua) is the first of the former prophets and the beginning of Nevi’im. The book of Joshua retells the conquest of Canaan and the division of the land among the Twelve Tribes. The conclusion includes Joshua’s address to the people and the witnessing of his death and burial. - Summary by Wikipedia and Linette Geisel

Chapters (9)

1Transfer of leadership to Joshua (chapter 1)

211

2Entrance into and conquest of Canaan, circumcision and Passover (chapters 2 through 5)

832

3Victory over Canaan: Jericho, and Ai. (chapters 6 through 8)

986

4Victory over Canaan, continued: Central and Southern. (chapters 9 and 10)

825

5Victory over Canaan, concluded: Northern, summary of lands conquered and kings defeated. Instructions to Joshua. (chapters 11 through 13)

818

6Division of the land among the tribes (chapters 14 through 16)

774

7Division of the land, continued (chapters 17 through 19)

935

8Cities of refuge, summary of conquest and de-commissioning of the eastern tribes (chapters 20 through 22)

963

9Conclusion, Joshua’s farewell address, covenant at Shechem, Joseph’s burial (chapters 23 and 24)

689

Nevi'im (JPSA) 06: Joshua

About this book

Chapters (9)

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