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God’s faithfulness in giving Israel victory and land reminds us that He continues to accomplish His will in every generation.
This verse shows the breadth of Sihon’s territory as an example of the formidable obstacles the Israelites overcame by relying on the Lord.
This verse describes the eastern and southern bounds of Israel’s conquered lands in precise detail.
God graciously provided victory for Israel over powerful foes like Og, reminding us that the Lord’s purposes prevail even against formidable resistance.
Joshua 12:5 demonstrates that the LORD’s promise of land was upheld through Israel’s conquests, securing the northern and eastern frontiers of their inheritance.
This verse shows how Moses, as God’s servant, apportioned the conquered land east of the Jordan to the Israelite tribes who had fought faithfully under his leadership.
God fulfilled His promise to give Israel the land, demonstrating His trustworthiness to provide and protect.
God granted Israel victory over a broad expanse of land and people, demonstrating His faithfulness and sovereignty.
The capture of Jericho and Ai highlights how Israel’s faithful obedience to God resulted in decisive victories at the outset of their campaign into the Promised Land.
God faithfully supported Joshua to conquer significant city-states like Jerusalem and Hebron as a testament to His power and His promises.
These victories demonstrate God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
These two kings exemplify God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant promises.
This verse records two more victories that illustrate God’s relentless provision for His people.
These references serve as a record of Israel’s advancement and underscore their reliance on God’s guidance.
This verse highlights the comprehensive nature of Joshua’s conquest under God’s guidance.
This verse highlights that God fulfilled His promises to give Israel the land by enabling them to conquer these cities and their leaders.
They stood no chance against God’s plan to firmly establish Israel in the land.
This verse exemplifies that no matter how prominent or unknown the adversary, God’s promises prevail.
All earthly powers fall before God’s sovereign hand.
God fulfilled His promises by giving Israel victory over all their enemies.
Joshua 12:21 highlights that even the mightiest Canaanite strongholds fell under God’s hand of deliverance for His people.
This verse highlights God’s precise fulfillment of His covenant to give Israel the land, one step at a time.
God’s victorious work covered every region of Canaan, showing His faithfulness to fulfill His promise through Joshua’s leadership.
Israel’s conquest under Joshua included thirty-one kings, signifying God’s power to deliver His people and keep His covenant.
Joshua 1 begins with the LORD calling Joshua to succeed Moses as Israel’s next leader. The LORD tells Joshua He will be with him in all things, urging him to be firm and resolute as he leads the Israelites to conquer the Promised Land. Joshua obeys the LORD and takes two preliminary steps. First, he instructs the Israelite officers to prepare the people for the march. Second, he reminds the tribes who have claimed their portions east of the Jordan River that they must continue to aid in the conquest of Canaan. These three tribes had agreed with Moses to support the remaining Israelites in taking the west side of Jordan before settling in their allocated cities. The chapter ends with the eastern tribes pledging loyalty to Joshua and urging him to be bold as he leads the Israelites to the land of Canaan. The chapter’s outline is as follows:
- The LORD commands Joshua to be strong and courageous as he leads Israel into the Promised Land. God urges the new leader to meditate on the Scriptures consistently to be successful in all his endeavors (vv. 1–9).
- Joshua commands the Israelite officers to speak to the people to prepare them to cross the Jordan River and conquer the Promised Land (vv. 10–11).
- Joshua instructs the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, who will settle east of the Jordan, to help their brothers fight until they conquer the land west of the Jordan (vv. 12–15).
- The eastern tribes agree to Joshua’s demands to help their fellow Israelites conquer the west side of Jordan before settling in their allotted cities. They promise to obey Joshua just as they obeyed Moses, and urge him to be strong and courageous to fulfill God’s calling on his life (vv. 16–18).
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