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45. The Fall of Jericho

45. The Fall of Jericho

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This chapter is based on Joshua 5:13-15; 6; 7. The Hebrews had entered Canaan, but they had not subdued it; and to human appearance the struggle to..
46. The Blessings and the Curses

46. The Blessings and the Curses

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This chapter is based on Joshua 8. After the execution of the sentence upon Achan, Joshua was commanded to marshal all the men of war and again adv..
47. League With the Gibeonites

47. League With the Gibeonites

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This chapter is based on Joshua 9 and 10. From Shechem the Israelites returned to their encampment at Gilgal. Here they were soon after visited by ..
48. The Division of Canaan

48. The Division of Canaan

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This chapter is based on Joshua 10:40-43; 11; 14-22. The victory at Beth-horon was speedily followed by the conquest of southern Canaan. “Jos..
49. The Last Words of Joshua

49. The Last Words of Joshua

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This chapter is based on Joshua 23 and 24. The wars and conquest ended, Joshua had withdrawn to the peaceful retirement of his home at Timnath-sera..
50. Tithes and Offerings

50. Tithes and Offerings

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In the Hebrew economy one tenth of the income of the people was set apart to support the public worship of God. Thus Moses declared to Israel: &ldqu..
52. The Annual Feasts

52. The Annual Feasts

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This chapter is based on Leviticus 23. There were three annual assemblies of all Israel for worship at the sanctuary. Exodus 23:14-16. Shiloh was f..
53. The Earlier Judges

53. The Earlier Judges

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This chapter is based on Judges 6 to 8; 10. After the settlement in Canaan the tribes made no vigorous effort to complete the conquest of the land...
54. Samson

54. Samson

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This chapter is based on Judges 13 to 16. Amid the widespread apostasy the faithful worshipers of God continued to plead with Him for the deliveran..