Jos 24:1 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 24:1−14: Joshua’s Farewell Address to Israel In this passage, Joshua now near the end of his life calls the leaders and important people of Israel together for another final message. Even though he had already given a farewell speech, God allowed him more time, so Joshua wanted to use it well to encourage the people to remain faithful to God. He gathers them at Shechem, a place with a special history for their ancestors and for God’s promises. Here, Joshua reminds the people of everything God has done for them and urges them to serve the L ORD with sincerity and truth, putting away all forms of idolatry. v.1 : Joshua called all the tribes of Israel to meet at Shechem, bringing together their elders, heads, judges, and officers. This meeting was more formal and religious than before, and the people gathered not just before Joshua, but in the presence of God ( v. 1 ).

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Joshua 24:1−14: Joshua’s Farewell Address to Israel

In this passage, Joshua now near the end of his life calls the leaders and important people of Israel together for another final message. Even though he had already given a farewell speech, God allowed him more time, so Joshua wanted to use it well to encourage the people to remain faithful to God. He gathers them at Shechem, a place with a special history for their ancestors and for God’s promises. Here, Joshua reminds the people of everything God has done for them and urges them to serve the LORD with sincerity and truth, putting away all forms of idolatry.

v.1: Joshua called all the tribes of Israel to meet at Shechem, bringing together their elders, heads, judges, and officers. This meeting was more formal and religious than before, and the people gathered not just before Joshua, but in the presence of God (v.1 ^a).