The remaining tribes receive their portions of land, completing the division of Canaan. Cities are assigned within each territory, including special cities for the Levites. Six cities are designated as cities of refuge. The chapter closes by noting that the Lord fulfilled the promises made to Israel and gave them rest in the land.

The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh receive their portions of land. Some areas remain unconquered as the tribes settle into their territories. The tabernacle is set up at Shiloh as the center of worship. The remaining land is surveyed so it can be divided among the rest of the tribes.

A list is given of the kings defeated by Moses and Joshua. The land west of the Jordan begins to be divided among the tribes. Caleb receives the region he was promised for his faithfulness. The territory of the tribe of Judah is described in detail.

The Gibeonites deceive Israel into making a treaty with them. Several kings gather to fight against Israel, but Joshua leads the people to victory. Battles spread across the southern and northern regions of Canaan. The land begins to come under Israel’s control.

The new generation is circumcised, and the Passover is celebrated in the land. Joshua encounters the commander of the Lord’s army. The walls of Jericho fall after the people march around the city as instructed. After an initial defeat at Ai due to hidden sin, Israel returns and captures the city.

Joshua is commissioned to lead Israel across the Jordan River into the promised land. The people prepare to move forward and pledge their support to Joshua. The priests carry the ark into the Jordan, and the waters stop so the people can cross on dry ground. Stones are set up as a memorial of the crossing.

Moses recites a song that recounts God’s faithfulness and warns Israel about turning away. He blesses the tribes of Israel before his death. From Mount Nebo, Moses views the promised land that he will not enter. Moses dies there, and Joshua steps forward to lead the people.

Moses sets before the people a choice between life and death, urging them to love and obey the Lord. He assures them that God will restore them if they return to Him. Joshua is publicly appointed as Moses’ successor to lead Israel. Moses writes down the law and instructs that it be read to the people regularly.

A detailed list of blessings is promised for obedience in the land. A long series of consequences is described for turning away from the covenant. Moses gathers the people to renew the covenant before they cross the Jordan. The chapter closes with a call to faithfulness as they stand on the edge of the promised land.

Additional laws are given about divorce, pledges, fairness, and care for the poor. Israel is reminded to remember their past deliverance from Egypt. Instructions are given for firstfruits and tithes when they enter the land. Blessings and curses are to be pronounced from Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal as a covenant reminder.