In Joshua 3-6, the Israelites cross the Jordan, commemorating the event with twelve stones. Following circumcision and the observance of Passover, they conquer Jericho through divine instruction, sparing Rahab and her family. Joshua's fame spreads, and a curse is pronounced upon anyone who rebuilds Jericho.
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In Joshua 1-2, following Moses's death, Joshua is encouraged by God to lead the Israelites into the promised land, with reassurance of divine presence and success. Meanwhile, spies sent by Joshua scout Jericho, encountering Rahab, who protects them and seeks assurance of safety for her family. Additionally, Psalm 105 recounts God's faithfulness to his people throughout history, highlighting his covenant promises and miraculous deeds.
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In Deuteronomy 31-34, Moses, at the age of 120, acknowledged he could no longer lead Israel and passed the mantle to Joshua, encouraging him to be strong and courageous as they prepared to enter the promised land. Despite his impending death, Moses blessed each tribe of Israel and ascended Mount Nebo, where God showed him the land but declared he would not enter, and there Moses died, mourned by the Israelites for thirty days, leaving Joshua to lead the people into their inheritance.
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Deuteronomy 28-30 outlines blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience to God's commands. It emphasizes the importance of keeping the covenant with God, warns of the consequences of turning away from Him, and encourages returning to the Lord with all one's heart for restoration and blessings.
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Deuteronomy 24-27 contains laws regarding marriage, divorce, safeguarding life, fairness in disputes, preserving family lines, honesty in weights and measures, giving firstfruits, writing the law on stones, covenant curses, and affirming obedience to God's commands. These laws serve to establish justice, ensure ethical conduct, and uphold the covenant between God and the Israelites.
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In Deuteronomy 20-23, instructions are given regarding rules for war, handling unsolved murders, treatment of captured women, and various laws concerning property, sexuality, cleanliness, and vows. These laws aim to establish justice, maintain order, and uphold ethical conduct within the community.
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In Deuteronomy 16-19, Moses instructs the Israelites on the observance of religious festivals, the appointment of judges, the prohibition of idolatry, and the establishment of cities of refuge. These laws aim to promote justice, integrity, and obedience to God's commands within the community.
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In Deuteronomy 12-15, Moses instructs the Israelites to destroy pagan worship sites and instead worship the Lord at the chosen place of worship, emphasizing the importance of obedience and purity in worship. Additionally, guidelines regarding food, debts, treatment of the poor, release of slaves, and consecration of firstborn animals are provided to maintain justice, compassion, and devotion to the Lord.
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In Deuteronomy 8-12, Moses reminds the Israelites to obey the Lord's commands as they enter the promised land, warning them against forgetting the Lord amidst prosperity, emphasizing that their possession of the land is not due to their own righteousness but because of God's promises and faithfulness.
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In Deuteronomy 4-7, Moses instructs the Israelites to obey God's statutes and ordinances, emphasizing the importance of worshiping the true God and avoiding idolatry, while reminding them of God's covenant and their responsibilities. He also warns against intermarriage with idolatrous nations and encourages the Israelites to trust in God's promises as they prepare to enter the land He has given them.
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Deuteronomy 1-3 details the Israelites' journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea, their disobedience at Kadesh-barnea, and their subsequent victories over King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan, leading to the allocation of land to the Transjordan tribes and the transfer of leadership to Joshua, while Moses is forbidden from entering the promised land.
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In Numbers 33-36, Moses outlines the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the plains of Moab and establishes the boundaries of the promised land. God commands the distribution of land among the tribes, appoints cities of refuge, and addresses inheritance rights for Zelophehad's daughters.
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