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Map of the Conquest of Canaan

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

This journey has 5 stages through 5 places. It begins at Jordan River and ends at Shiloh; joining each stop with a straight line on the map gives about 70 km. In today's terms the route crosses Israel, Palestine (West Bank), and West Bank (Palestinian Territories). The actual route followed roads and terrain, so treat this distance as a sense of scale rather than a measured itinerary.

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Conquest of Canaan

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Jordan River

The Jordan River parts and Israel crosses on dry ground. Joshua 3

Routes are schematic study guides.

Journey sequence and Bible passages

  1. 1

    Jordan River

    The Jordan River parts and Israel crosses on dry ground.

    Joshua 3

    Today: Jordan River, Israel

  2. 2

    Gilgal

    They camp at Gilgal, set up a memorial of twelve stones from the Jordan, and observe circumcision and Passover.

    Joshua 4-5

    Today: Khirbet el-Mefjir (Khirbet al-Mafjar), among several candidate sites, Palestine (West Bank)

  3. 3

    Jericho

    They march around Jericho for seven days; at the trumpet blast, its walls collapse.

    Joshua 6

    Today: Tell es-Sultan, Jericho, Palestine (West Bank)

  4. 4

    Shechem

    At Shechem, between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, the Law is read aloud and the covenant renewed.

    Joshua 8:30-35; 24

    Today: Tell Balata, Palestine (West Bank)

  5. 5

    Shiloh

    The tent of meeting is set up at Shiloh, and the conquered land is divided among the tribes.

    Joshua 18:1

    Today: Khirbet Seilun (Tel Shiloh), West Bank (Palestinian Territories)

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Conquest of Canaan: A 4-Week Course

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.