Jos 23:1 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 23:1−8: Joshua′s Charge to Israel In this passage, Joshua, now an old man, gathers the leaders of Israel to give them an important farewell message. He wants to remind them of all that God has done for them and to encourage them to remain faithful. Joshua speaks to the elders, heads of tribes, judges, and officers, because their influence will help keep the whole nation faithful to God. His message comes after Israel has enjoyed rest in the land for a long time, giving them a chance to experience both God’s blessings and the dangers of mixing with the remaining Canaanites. Joshua’s main goal is to encourage everyone to keep true to the L ORD and not turn aside from His ways. v.1 : The time of this meeting was "a long time after the L ORD had given rest to Israel." By then, the people had enjoyed their land and peace for several years ( v. 1 ).

‏ Joshua 23:1

Joshua 23:1−8: Joshua′s Charge to Israel

In this passage, Joshua, now an old man, gathers the leaders of Israel to give them an important farewell message. He wants to remind them of all that God has done for them and to encourage them to remain faithful. Joshua speaks to the elders, heads of tribes, judges, and officers, because their influence will help keep the whole nation faithful to God. His message comes after Israel has enjoyed rest in the land for a long time, giving them a chance to experience both God’s blessings and the dangers of mixing with the remaining Canaanites. Joshua’s main goal is to encourage everyone to keep true to the LORD and not turn aside from His ways.

v.1: The time of this meeting was "a long time after the LORD had given rest to Israel." By then, the people had enjoyed their land and peace for several years (v.1 ^a).