What is the book of Joshua about?
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Joshua records Israel’s entry into the promised land under Joshua, Moses’ successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest, and the division of the land. Its theme: God keeps his promises.
"Not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised" (23:14). The land Israel received was God’s pledge kept.
Famous moments: the Jordan parting, Jericho’s walls, Rahab’s rescue, the sun standing still, the covenant renewal at Shechem.
Joshua’s charge endures: "Choose this day whom you will serve… as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD" (24:15).
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.