OT Survey I Overview of Historical Books &Joshua

Overview of the Historical Books The historical books continue the story of God’s covenant people, the nation of Israel: The historical books continue the story of God’s covenant people, the nation of Israel: The Theocratic Books - Joshua records the conquering and division of the promised land. Judges and Ruth describe the period of the theocracy, led by regional judges, before a formal monarchy was established in Israel. The Theocratic Books - Joshua records the conquering and division of the promised land. Judges and Ruth describe the period of the theocracy, led by regional judges, before a formal monarchy was established in Israel. The Monarchical Books - Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles record the development and subsequent division of Israel’s kingdom, ending with the captivity of the Southern Kingdom at the hands of the Babylonians in 586 B.C. The Monarchical Books - Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles record the development and subsequent division of Israel’s kingdom, ending with the captivity of the Southern Kingdom at the hands of the Babylonians in 586 B.C. The Restoration Books - Ezra/Nehemiah and Esther describe God’s preservation of Israel during the exile and the return of a remnant of Jews to their homeland after seventy years of exile. The Restoration Books - Ezra/Nehemiah and Esther describe God’s preservation of Israel during the exile and the return of a remnant of Jews to their homeland after seventy years of exile.

Integration of OT Books TORAH Gen - Deut Patriarchs & Moses Abrahamic, Mosaic, Priestly, & Deut Covenants HISTORICAL BOOKS Joshua - Esther Theocracy to Monarchy, Exile and Restoration Davidic Covenant MAJOR PROPHETS Isaiah – Daniel New Covenant MINOR PROPHETS (aka THE TWLEVE) Hosea - Malachi

Joshua

Setting The book of Joshua takes place in Canaan, the land of promise. The story picks up at the end of Deuteronomy with the death of Moses (1406 B.C.) and continues until the death of the elders associated with Joshua (1375 B.C.) The book of Joshua takes place in Canaan, the land of promise. The story picks up at the end of Deuteronomy with the death of Moses (1406 B.C.) and continues until the death of the elders associated with Joshua (1375 B.C.)

Structure Conquering the Land (Chaps 1 – 12) Conquering the Land (Chaps 1 – 12) Preparation and entrance into Canaan (1 – 5) Preparation and entrance into Canaan (1 – 5) Victory in central Canaan (6 – 8) Victory in central Canaan (6 – 8) Victory over southern kings (9 – 10) Victory over southern kings (9 – 10) Victory over northern kings (11 – 12) Victory over northern kings (11 – 12) Dividing the Land (Chaps 13-24) Dividing the Land (Chaps 13-24) Allotments for the twelve tribes and cities for refuge and Levites (13 – 22) Allotments for the twelve tribes and cities for refuge and Levites (13 – 22) Joshua’s last messages (23 – 24) Joshua’s last messages (23 – 24)

Central and Southern Campaigns

Northern Campaign Canaanite Army

Hebron Bezer Shechem Ramoth Golan Kedesh

Major Themes The Faithfulness and Power of God The Faithfulness and Power of God Joshua as Israel’s New Leader Joshua as Israel’s New Leader The Land – Both Conquered and Remaining (13:1; 21:43-45) The Land – Both Conquered and Remaining (13:1; 21:43-45) The Law (1:7, 8; 8:30-32, 34; 22:1-5; 23:4-6) The Law (1:7, 8; 8:30-32, 34; 22:1-5; 23:4-6) Obedience and Disobedience of Israel Obedience and Disobedience of Israel

Joshua Compared with Moses Presence of Yahweh Presence of Yahweh Obeyed by Israel Obeyed by Israel Exalted before Israel Exalted before Israel Miraculous Water Crossing Miraculous Water Crossing Waters in Heap Waters in Heap Crossing on Dry Ground Crossing on Dry Ground Meets Angel of the Lord Meets Angel of the Lord Takes off Sandals Takes off Sandals Passover before Victory Passover before Victory Intercession for Sinful Intercession for Sinful Yahweh “Harkened” Yahweh “Harkened” Yahweh “Hardened” Yahweh “Hardened” Servant of the Lord Servant of the Lord Josh 1:5; Ex 3:12 Josh 1:5; Ex 3:12 Josh 1:17; Nu 32:25 Josh 1:17; Nu 32:25 Josh 3:7; 4:14; Ex 4:30 Josh 3:7; 4:14; Ex 4:30 Josh 4:23; Ex 15:1-21 Josh 4:23; Ex 15:1-21 Josh 3:16; Ex 14:22 Josh 3:16; Ex 14:22 Josh 3:17; Ex 14:21 Josh 3:17; Ex 14:21 Josh 5:13-15; Ex 3:2-6 Josh 5:13-15; Ex 3:2-6 Josh 5:15; Ex 3:6 Josh 5:15; Ex 3:6 Josh 5:10; Ex 12:21 Josh 5:10; Ex 12:21 Josh 7:7; Nu 14:13-16 Josh 7:7; Nu 14:13-16 Josh 10:14; Dt 10:10 Josh 10:14; Dt 10:10 Josh 11:20; Ex 9:12 Josh 11:20; Ex 9:12 Josh 24:29; Dt 34:5 Josh 24:29; Dt 34:5

Purpose Statement Yahweh gave Israel the land by Holy War, fulfilling His original promise to Abraham, and the land was divided to each of Israel’s tribes. Yahweh gave Israel the land by Holy War, fulfilling His original promise to Abraham, and the land was divided to each of Israel’s tribes.

Key Concluding Passage Joshua 24:1-28 Joshua 24:1-28

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