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This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.
 
This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.
 
 
== Historical setting ==
 
 
''This heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
 
 
A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Joshua, is found at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview#One nation |Old Testament: Historical Overview]].
 
  
  
 
== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
  
''This heading should be brief and may include an outline of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
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''This section should be very brief. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
  
[[Josh 1:1-18 | Chapter 1]], [[Josh 2:1-12:24 | Chapters 2-12]], [[Josh 13:1-21:45 | Chapters 13-21]], [[Josh 22:1-24:33 | Chapters 22-24]]
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'''Relationship to Old Testament.''' The relationship of Joshua to even larger blocks of text is discussed at '''[[Old Testament: Organization | Organization and Overview of the Old Testament]]''' and '''[[First Historical Cycle]]'''.
  
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'''Story.''' Joshua consists of four major sections:
  
''This heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
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* '''[[Joshua 1 | Chapter 1]]: Instructions to take possession of the land.'''
  
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* '''[[Joshua 2-12 | Chapters 2-12]]: Conquest of the land.''' Israel conquers much of Canaan. Israel's success is tied to the righteousness of the entire congregation. The defeat of Israel's foes is tied to their opposition to God and to God's people.
  
== Points to ponder ==
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* '''[[Joshua 13-21 | Chapters 13-21]]: Distribution of the land.'''
  
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* '''[[Joshua 22-24 | Chapters 22-24]]: Instructions for retaining possession of the land.'''
  
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'''Message.''' Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Joshua include:
  
== I have a question ==
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== Historical setting ==
  
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''This section should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
  
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A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Joshua, is found at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview#One nation |Old Testament: Historical Overview]].
  
== Relation to other scriptures ==
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== Discussion ==
  
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''This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
  
=== Related scriptures ===
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* key words: Moses, rest, religious observances
  
=== Parallel passages ===
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== Outline and page map ==
  
=== Text transmission ===
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''This section contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
  
=== Joseph Smith Translation ===
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[[Joshua 1 | '''A. Instructions to take possession of the land (Chapter 1)''']]
 
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The Joseph Smith Translation made changes to only one verse in Joshua:<ref>Wayment, ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament'', p. 130.</ref>
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* Joshua 11:20
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== Complete outline and page map ==
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[[Joshua]]
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[[Josh 1:1-18 | '''A. Instructions to take possession of the land (Chapter 1)''']]
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:a. Lord instructs Joshua to take possession of the land ([1:1-9] Chapter 1a)
 
:a. Lord instructs Joshua to take possession of the land ([1:1-9] Chapter 1a)
 
::b. Joshua instructs the people to take possession of the land ([1:10-11] Chapter 1b)
 
::b. Joshua instructs the people to take possession of the land ([1:10-11] Chapter 1b)
 
:::c. Joshua instructs the trans-Jordan tribes to assist ([1:12-18] Chapter 1c)
 
:::c. Joshua instructs the trans-Jordan tribes to assist ([1:12-18] Chapter 1c)
  
 
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:[[Joshua 2-12 | '''B. Conquest of the land (Chapters 2-12)''']]
:[[Josh 2:1-12:24 | '''B. Conquest of the land (Chapters 2-12)''']]
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::● Conquest of Jericho (Chapters 2-6)
 
::● Conquest of Jericho (Chapters 2-6)
 
:::• gentile Rahab provides refuge to two Israelite spies (Chapter 2)
 
:::• gentile Rahab provides refuge to two Israelite spies (Chapter 2)
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:::• summary of conquests (Chapter 12)
 
:::• summary of conquests (Chapter 12)
  
 
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:[[Joshua 13-21 |  '''B. Distribution of the land (Chapters 13-21)''']]
:[[Josh 13:1-21:45 |  '''B. Distribution of the land (Chapters 13-21)''']]
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::• land that is not yet conquered, all is to be divided by lot ([13:1-6] Chapter 13a)
 
::• land that is not yet conquered, all is to be divided by lot ([13:1-6] Chapter 13a)
 
:::● trans-Jordan tribes ([13:7-33] Chapter 13b)
 
:::● trans-Jordan tribes ([13:7-33] Chapter 13b)
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::• land is all divided (21:43-45)
 
::• land is all divided (21:43-45)
  
 
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[[Joshua 22-24 | '''A. Instructions for retaining possession of the land (Chapters 22-24)''']]
[[Josh 22:1-24:33 | '''A. Instructions for retaining possession of the land (Chapters 22-24)''']]
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:::c. trans-Jordan tribes dismissed, they build an altar (Chapter 22)
 
:::c. trans-Jordan tribes dismissed, they build an altar (Chapter 22)
 
::b. Joshua’s instructions: no intermarriage or idols (Chapter 23)
 
::b. Joshua’s instructions: no intermarriage or idols (Chapter 23)
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:• Joshua and Phineas die, Joseph buried (24:29-33)
 
:• Joshua and Phineas die, Joseph buried (24:29-33)
  
: key words: Moses, rest, religious observances
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== Unanswered questions ==
  
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== Prompts for life application ==
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== Prompts for further study ==
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''This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
  
''This heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
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''This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
  
=== Translations ===
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'''Translations and Lexicons.'''
  
* [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=joshua&version=AMP Amplified] • The Amplified Bible, 1987 update
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* [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=joshua&version=AMP Amplified (The Amplified Bible, 1987 update)]
  
* [http://biblia.com/books/nasb95/Jos NASB] • New American Standard Bible, 1995 update
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* [http://biblia.com/books/nasb95/Jos NASB (New American Standard Bible, 1995 update)]
  
* [http://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Jos NIV] • New International Version
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* [http://biblia.com/books/niv2011/Jos NIV (New International Version)]
  
* [http://biblia.com/books/rsv/Jos RSV] • Revised Standard Version
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* [http://biblia.com/books/rsv/Jos RSV (Revised Standard Version)]
  
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* Interlinear text ([http://biblehub.com/lexicon/joshua/1-1.htm English-Hebrew]), ([http://biblehub.com/interlinear/joshua/1-1.htm Hebrew-English])
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* [https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/jos/1/1/t_conc Strong's Hebrew Concordance and Lexicon]
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* [[Help:Writing in Greek or Hebrew | Help page explaining how to use Hebrew characters on this site]]
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'''Related passages''' that interpret or shed light on Joshua
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* The Joseph Smith Translation made changes to only one verse in Joshua:<ref>Wayment, ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament'', p. 130.</ref>
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:* Joshua 11:20
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'''References cited on this page.'''
  
 
* Wayment, Thomas A., ed. ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament'', p. 130. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 2009. (ISBN 1606411314) BX8630.A2 2009
 
* Wayment, Thomas A., ed. ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament'', p. 130. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 2009. (ISBN 1606411314) BX8630.A2 2009
  
=== Other resources ===
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'''Other resources.'''
 
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
  
''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.''
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''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.''
  
 
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This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.


Summary[edit]

This section should be very brief. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

Relationship to Old Testament. The relationship of Joshua to even larger blocks of text is discussed at Organization and Overview of the Old Testament and First Historical Cycle.

Story. Joshua consists of four major sections:

  • Chapter 1: Instructions to take possession of the land.
  • Chapters 2-12: Conquest of the land. Israel conquers much of Canaan. Israel's success is tied to the righteousness of the entire congregation. The defeat of Israel's foes is tied to their opposition to God and to God's people.

Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Joshua include:

Historical setting[edit]

This section should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Joshua, is found at Old Testament: Historical Overview.

Discussion[edit]

This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

  • key words: Moses, rest, religious observances

Outline and page map[edit]

This section contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

A. Instructions to take possession of the land (Chapter 1)

a. Lord instructs Joshua to take possession of the land ([1:1-9] Chapter 1a)
b. Joshua instructs the people to take possession of the land ([1:10-11] Chapter 1b)
c. Joshua instructs the trans-Jordan tribes to assist ([1:12-18] Chapter 1c)
B. Conquest of the land (Chapters 2-12)
● Conquest of Jericho (Chapters 2-6)
• gentile Rahab provides refuge to two Israelite spies (Chapter 2)
• Israelites cross Jordan River and celebrate Passover (Chapter 3-5)
• conquest of Jericho when walls fall down (Chapter 6)
● Conquest of Ai (Chapters 7-8)
• conquest of Ai fails when Achan steals treasure (Chapter 7)
• conquest of Ai succeeds when Achan executed ([8:1-29] Chapter 8a)
● Joshua builds an altar at Mount Ebal ([8:30-35] Chapter 8b)
● Defeat of those who oppose Israel (Chapters 9-11a)
• treaty with Gibeonites who subject themselves to Israel (Chapter 9)
• defeat of armies in the South that attack Gibeon, sun stops (Chapter 10)
• defeat of armies in the North that attack Israelites ([11:1-14]] Chapter 11a)
● Conquest of the whole land (Chapters 11b-12)
• conquest of the whole land ([11:15-23]] Chapter 11b)
• summary of conquests (Chapter 12)
B. Distribution of the land (Chapters 13-21)
• land that is not yet conquered, all is to be divided by lot ([13:1-6] Chapter 13a)
● trans-Jordan tribes ([13:7-33] Chapter 13b)
● Judah and Caleb (Chapter 14-15)
● Ephraim and Manasseh (Chapter 16-17)
• tabernacle at Shiloh (18:1)
● Seven tribes and Joshua (Chapter 18-19)
● cities of refuge (per Moses) (Chapter 20)
● Levi (Chapter 21)
• land is all divided (21:43-45)

A. Instructions for retaining possession of the land (Chapters 22-24)

c. trans-Jordan tribes dismissed, they build an altar (Chapter 22)
b. Joshua’s instructions: no intermarriage or idols (Chapter 23)
a. Lord's instructions: no idols ([24:1-28] Chapter 24)
• Joshua and Phineas die, Joseph buried (24:29-33)

Unanswered questions[edit]

This section is for questions along the lines of "I still don't understand ..." Please do not be shy. The point of these questions is to identify things that still need to be addressed on this page. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

Prompts for life application[edit]

This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

Prompts for further study[edit]

This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

Resources[edit]

This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →

Translations and Lexicons.

Related passages that interpret or shed light on Joshua

  • The Joseph Smith Translation made changes to only one verse in Joshua:[1]
  • Joshua 11:20

References cited on this page.

  • Wayment, Thomas A., ed. The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament, p. 130. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 2009. (ISBN 1606411314) BX8630.A2 2009

Other resources.

Notes[edit]

Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.

  1. Wayment, The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament, p. 130.


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