The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history. The heroic figure Joshua leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan and into the land of promise, conquering Canaanites and overseeing the allotment of the inheritance among the tribes.

Richard Hess

Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

Joshua

Introduction

Analysis

Commentary

Additional notes

Maps

General preface

Author’s Preface

Chief Abbreviations

Title and text

The person of Joshua

Antiquity

Composition

Theology

The allotments of Joshua 13–21

1. THE CONQUEST (1:1–12:24)

2. THE ISRAELITE TRIBAL ALLOTMENTS (13:1–21:45)

3. THE CONCLUSION: PROPER WORSHIP OF GOD (22:1–24:33)

COMMENTARY

1. The Conquest (1:1–12:24)

a. The book's goal and procedure (1:1–18)

b. Rahab and the mission of the spies (2:1–24)

c. Rites of passage across the Jordan River (3:1–4:24)

Additional note: Aetiologies

d. Rites of preparation: circumcision (5:1–12)

e. The first assault: the capture of Jericho (5:13–6:27)

Additional note: The archaeology of Jericho

Additional note: The date of the entrance into Canaan

f. The second assault, part 1: the defeat at Ai and its consequences (7:1–26)

Additional note: The archaeology of Ai

g. The second assault, part 2: the victory at Ai (8:1–29)

h. The covenant at Mount Ebal (8:30–35)

Additional note: Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal?

i. Summary of the threat against Israel (9:1–2)

j. The Gibeonite exception (9:3–27)

k. Victory over the leader of Jerusalem and the coalition of southern Canaan (10:1–43)

l. Victory over the northern coalition (11:1–11)

m. By divine command: a summary of the whole conquest (11:12–23)

n. An outline of the conquest (12:1–24)

Additional note: The location of Heshbon

2. The Israelite Tribal Allotments (13:1–21:45)

a. The remaining land (13:1–7)

3. The Conclusion: Proper Worship of God (22:1–24:33)

a. The disputed altar (22:1–34)

b. The farewell address (23:1–16)

c. The covenant at Shechem (24:1–27)

d. The settlement in the land (24:28–33)

The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history. The heroic figure Joshua, imbued with strength, courage and faith, leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan into the land of promise. Richard S. Hess explores the historical, theological and literary dimensions of the book of Joshua.

The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history. The heroic figure Joshua, imbued with strength, courage and faith, leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan and into the land of promise, conquering Canaanites and overseeing the allotment of the inheritance among the tribes.But the book of Joshua is foremost a story of God, who works powerfully on behalf of Israel and Joshua, fulfilling his covenant promises. It is God who leads Israel across the Jordan, God who defeats Israel's enemies and God who presides over the apportionment of the land. And so in the final chapter it is God who receives Israel's worshipful recommitment at Shechem.In this Tyndale Old Testament Commentary, Richard S. Hess explores these historical, theological and literary dimensions of the book of Joshua. An exceptional feature of his commentary is his careful consideration of the allocation of the Promised Land and the boundary lists the book of Joshua so prominently displays. And in a day when grave doubts have been raised over the historicity of the "conquest" story, Hess presents historical and archaeological evidence for placing the events of Joshua in the late second millennium B.C.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.

\["For scholars, pastors, and readers seeking deep insights into Joshua","Clarifies the historical and theological aspects of Joshua's story, answering key questions about its context.","Enhances understanding of God's role in Israel's history, fostering a richer appreciation of biblical narratives."\]

Unlock the depths of Joshua's narrative with Richard S. Hess's expert commentary, now in an accessible, refreshed format, offering profound insights into the historical and theological dimensions of this pivotal biblical book.

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The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history. The heroic figure Joshua leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan and into the land of promise, conquering Canaanites and overseeing the allotment of the inheritance among the tribes.

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