Joshua 15–16 The land is carefully divided among the tribes, with Judah receiving its vast inheritance and Ephraim and Manasseh allotted their portions. Boundaries are drawn, cities named, and the promise of God’s provision takes shape in tangible territory. Yet, the text also notes unfinished obedience—certain peoples remain in the land—reminding us that faithfulness requires both receiving God’s gift and fully living into it.

Joshua 12: This chapter lists the kings defeated by Israel under Moses and Joshua, highlighting God’s faithfulness in giving them victory over powerful nations. It serves as a record of conquest and a reminder of God’s provision.

Joshua 13: Though much land remains to be possessed, God instructs Joshua to divide the territories among the tribes. The chapter emphasizes inheritance and God’s promise, even as the work of conquest continues.

Joshua 14: Caleb, one of the faithful spies, requests the hill country of Hebron as his inheritance. His courage and trust in God stand out as he claims the land at age 85, showing that wholehearted devotion to the Lord brings lasting reward.

✨ Joshua 9–11 Blurb In these chapters, Joshua faces both deception and battle. The Gibeonites trick Israel into a treaty, reminding us of the importance of discernment. Yet God turns even this into opportunity, as Joshua defends Gibeon against five kings in a miraculous victory where the sun stands still. Finally, Israel conquers the northern kings, showing that God’s promises are fulfilled through perseverance and trust. Together, these stories reveal that even amid challenges—whether through human cunning or overwhelming opposition—God fights for His people and secures their future.