Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Joshua 12 - The Conquered Kings

The text lists the Kings and territories conquered by Moshe and Joshua as they led the people of Israel.

Joshua 11 - Overtures of Peace are Rejected, Canaan Chooses War

None of the towns of Canaan accept tp make peace with the Israelites, so war it is.  Joshua conquers many more towns and regions, and the people of Israel begin to settle the land.

Joshua 10b - The Battles Continue

Joshua continues to lead the people to victory after victory. As God "recedes" into the background, Joshua reminds the people that even if they don't see overt miracles, He is still there!

Joshua 10a - The Givonites Get Into Trouble and the Sun Stands Still

The Givonites fear of retribution from their kinsmen is realized, and the Amorite kings band together against them.  They appeal to Joshua for help, and the people of Israel respond in full force in support of their new allies.  The battle is won, the five kings are destroyed, as "the sun stands still" over Givon!

Joshua 9 - The Sneaky Givonites

The people of Givon make peace with Joshua, but they secure it through tricky means.

Joshua 8b - A New Type of Conquest

After the conquest of Ai, Joshua recognizes that it is time to remind the people of the purpose of this war.  It is time to fulfill the directive of Moshe, and to teach the people the lessons of the Torah.  It is this that stirs up the united opposition to the Israelites by the Canaanite kings.

Joshua 8a - Military Strategy and the Ambush at Ai

This time the attack against the city of Ai of successful, and it is military strategy that wins the day.  Joshua sets up a surprise ambush and the city of Ai is taken.

Joshua 7 - Trouble in Our Midst

Hubris begins to creep into the nation, and Achan succumbs to temptation. Taking some treasures of the forbidden booty, Achan is led down a path of lies, cover-up, Sabbath violation, and stealing.  The people then lose their first attempt at conquering a city "on their own" and they must expose why God is no longer on their side.

Joshua 6 - The Walls Came Tumbling Down

The first battle of conquest on this side of the Jordan takes place.  The walls of Jericho collapse after the people perform an unusual ceremony circling the city.  

Joshua 5b - Passover in the New Land

The people celebrate the first Passover in the new land, and Joshua has a mysterious encounter with an angel.