Conquest of Canaan; fall of Jericho

1406–1400 or ~1230–1220 BCE (scriptural)

Conquest of Canaan; fall of Jericho

Israel crosses Jordan (waters part). Jericho conquered: march around city 7 days, walls fall. Achan’s sin causes defeat at Ai; after purging, Ai falls. Southern and northern campaigns. “Sun stands still” at Gibeon. Not all land conquered. Land distributed by lot. Joshua’s farewell: “Choose this day whom you will serve.”

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