Introduction to Joshua

D.Joseph’s allotment (16:1-17:18)

E.Mapping the remaining land (18:1-10)

F.Tribal allotments (18:11-19:51)

G.Cities of refuge (20:1-9)

H.Cities of the Levites (21:1-42)

I.God’s promises fulfilled (21:43-45)

IV.Worship of God (22:1-24:33)

A.Transjordan and the altar of controversy (22:1-34)

B.Joshua’s farewell address (23:1-16)

C.Israel’s covenant at Shechem (24:1-28)

D.Joshua and his generation die (24:29-33)

New Kingdom in Egypt 1540

First alphabet developed in Egypt 1500

Olmecs settle on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. 1500

Queen Makare Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I, reigned in Egypt during a period of peace and prosperity. 1449-1457

Joshua 1490?-1380?

Bronze hand mirrors were taken from Egypt by Hebrew women. 1446

The exodus and defeat of Pharaoh at the Red Sea. 1446

Exploration of Canaan by the twelve spies. 1445

Events in Deuteronomy 1406

Events in Joshua 1406-1380?

Miraculous crossing of the Jordan River 1406

Destruction of Jericho 1406

Warriors from the north, called Achaians by Homer, enter Greece to form foundations of Greek civilization. 1400

Multiple cropping within the same year is developed in China. 1400

Phoenicians advance open sea transportation with ships powered by oars and navigation by reference to the stars. 1400

Division of the land into twelve allotments 1385?