Bible Commentary

Judges Chapter 2 recounts God’s rebuke for Israel’s failure to fully conquer Canaan, their descent into idolatry, and the establishment of judges to deliver them from oppression. Set after Joshua’s death and the incomplete conquests of Judges 1, this chapter explains the cyclical pattern of sin, judgment, repentance, and deliverance that defines the book of […]

Judges Chapter 1 details the initial efforts of Israel’s tribes to conquer the Promised Land after Joshua’s death, highlighting their partial successes and failures to fully drive out the Canaanites as God commanded. Set in the transitional period following the conquest under Joshua, this chapter reveals the challenges of maintaining covenant faithfulness, the consequences of

Joshua Chapter 24 records Joshua’s final address to Israel, a covenant renewal ceremony at Shechem, and his death, marking the end of his leadership. This chapter recounts God’s faithfulness through Israel’s history, calls for exclusive devotion to Him, and establishes a covenant commitment to serve the Lord. Set as Israel settles in the Promised Land,

Joshua Chapter 23 records Joshua’s farewell address to Israel’s leaders, urging them to remain faithful to God’s covenant, warning against idolatry, and affirming God’s fulfilled promises. Set late in Joshua’s life, as Israel settles in the Promised Land, this chapter emphasizes God’s sovereignty in granting victory and rest, the necessity of obedience to maintain blessings,

Joshua Chapter 22 describes the return of the eastern tribes—Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh—to their inheritance east of the Jordan, their construction of an altar that sparks a misunderstanding, and the resolution affirming covenant unity. Set during Israel’s settlement of Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, this chapter highlights God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, the

Joshua Chapter 21 details the allocation of cities and pasturelands to the Levites, including the designation of six cities of refuge, and concludes with a declaration of God’s complete fulfillment of His covenant promises to Israel. Set during Israel’s conquest and settlement of Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, this chapter emphasizes God’s faithfulness in providing for

Joshua Chapter 20 details the establishment of six cities of refuge in the Promised Land, designated for those who unintentionally kill someone to find safety from vengeance. Set during Israel’s conquest of Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, this chapter highlights God’s provision for justice and mercy within the covenant community. It emphasizes themes of divine protection,

Joshua Chapter 19 details the land inheritances allotted to six tribes—Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan—and concludes with Joshua’s personal inheritance. Set during Israel’s conquest of Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, this chapter completes the division of the Promised Land among the tribes, emphasizing God’s sovereignty in fulfilling His covenant promises and the importance of

Joshua Chapter 18 describes the division of the remaining land among seven tribes of Israel, the establishment of Shiloh as the central worship site, and the specific allotment of land to the tribe of Benjamin. Set during Israel’s conquest of Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, this chapter highlights God’s sovereignty in distributing the Promised Land, the

Joshua Chapter 17 details the land inheritance allotted to the tribe of Manasseh, one of Joseph’s sons, in the Promised Land, including specific provisions for Zelophehad’s daughters and the tribe’s struggle to fully claim their territory. Set during Israel’s conquest of Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, this chapter highlights God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant promises,