Biblical journeys

Conquest of Canaan

Under Joshua's command, Israel crosses the Jordan and conquers the land of Canaan.

Journey sequence and Bible passages

1
Jordan River
The Jordan River parts and Israel crosses on dry ground.
Joshua 3
2
Gilgal
They camp at Gilgal, set up a memorial of twelve stones from the Jordan, and observe circumcision and Passover.
Joshua 4-5
3
Jericho
They march around Jericho for seven days; at the trumpet blast, its walls collapse.
Joshua 6
4
Shechem
At Shechem, between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, the Law is read aloud and the covenant renewed.
Joshua 8:30-35; 24
5
Shiloh
The tent of meeting is set up at Shiloh, and the conquered land is divided among the tribes.
Joshua 18:1

From crossing the Jordan to the fall of Jericho and the division of the land — follow Joshua's conquest of Canaan on the map over four weeks.