In Josh, what is the main point of the book?
The book of Joshua is interesting in that it can be read on at least three levels. 1. The book of Joshua tells of God led the Israelites in the conquest of Palestine. 2. It serves as a climax of the Exodus, and a beginning to their living in Palestine. 3. This book primarily shows how choosing obedience brings victory and blessing, and secondarily how disobedience brings defeat. The book of Judges has similar lessons, but the order is reversed and it gives many additional lessons on types of disobedience. Finally, it is useful for us to learn from Joshuas example. See The Bible Knowledge Commentary : Old Testament p.326-327, 735 Baffling Bible Questions Answered p.86,89, the Believers Bible Commentary p.238, and The Expositor’s Bible Commentary volume 3 p.343-346 for more extensive answers. Q: In Josh 1:1 (KJV), what are victuals? A: The word “victuals” is an old-fashioned word for food. Q: In Josh 1:4, how did God give the Israelites the land of the Hittites, since the Hittites lived
