Conquer Your Day: Read Joshua in 1 Minute

Brief Summary of the Book of Joshua

The book of Joshua tells the story of Israel’s conquest of the land of Canaan. Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses’ death and leads them to victory over the Canaanites with God’s help. The book highlights the importance of obedience to God and His promises.

Read the Book of Joshua in 60 Seconds or Less

Chapter 1: God promises Joshua success as the new leader of Israel. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid." (1:9)

Chapter 2: Joshua sends spies to Jericho, who are helped by Rahab. "For the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on earth below." (2:11)

Chapter 3: The Israelites cross the Jordan River with God’s help. "Now then, choose twelve men from the tribes of Israel." (3:12)

Chapter 4: Twelve stones are set up as a memorial to the crossing of the Jordan. "So all Israel heard the news: ‘A great miracle has happened today!’" (4:14)

Chapter 5: The Israelites are circumcised and celebrate the Passover. "The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land." (5:12)

Chapter 6: The Israelites conquer Jericho through obedience to God’s instructions. "So the Lord was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land." (6:27)

Chapter 7: Achan’s disobedience leads to defeat at Ai. "Today the Lord will give you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down." (7:10)

Chapter 8: The Israelites conquer Ai with God’s help. "When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai in the fields and in the wilderness." (8:24)

Chapter 9: The Gibeonites deceive the Israelites into making a treaty with them. "We have come from a distant country because of the fame of the Lord your God." (9:9)

Chapter 10: The Israelites defeat five Amorite kings with God’s help. "The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day." (10:13)

Chapter 11: Joshua conquers the northern kings of Canaan. "So Joshua took the entire land, just as the Lord had directed Moses." (11:23)

Chapter 12: A list of defeated kings is given. "The king of Jericho one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one." (12:9)

Chapter 13: The land is divided among the tribes of Israel. "This is the land that remains: all the regions of the Philistines and Geshurites." (13:2)

Chapter 14: Caleb receives his inheritance and conquers Hebron. "I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out." (14:11)

Chapter 15: The land allotted to the tribe of Judah is described. "The Lord was with Judah, and he took possession of the hill country." (15:13)

Chapter 16: The land allotted to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh is described. "Their boundary went from Ataroth Addar in the east to Upper Beth Horon." (16:5)

Chapter 17: The land allotted to the half-tribe of Manasseh is described. "The Manassites were able to occupy these towns, but they were not able to drive out the people." (17:12)

Chapter 18: The remaining land is divided among the remaining tribes. "So Joshua said to the Israelites: ‘How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land?’" (18:3)

Chapter 19: The land allotted to the tribe of Simeon and the remaining tribes is described. "The inheritance of Simeon was taken from Judah’s share." (19:9)

Chapter 20: Cities of refuge are established for those who accidentally kill someone. "The Lord commanded through Moses that you give us cities to live in." (20:2)

Chapter 21: The Levites receive cities to live in among the other tribes. "The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their ancestors." (21:44)

Chapter 22: The eastern tribes return home, and a misunderstanding is cleared up. "But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you." (22:5)

Chapter 23: Joshua reminds the Israelites of God’s promises and warns them to obey Him. "Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses." (23:6)

Chapter 24: Joshua calls the Israelites to choose to serve God. "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." (24:15)

Reading the entire book of Joshua can inspire us to trust God’s promises and obey Him, even in difficult situations.