The Twelve Spies Sent to Canaan
Moses sends twelve spies into Canaan. Ten return with a fearful report, while Joshua and Caleb urge faith. Israel's unbelief leads to 40 years of wandering.
Death of Moses
Moses views the Promised Land from Mount Nebo but is not permitted to enter. He dies and God buries him. Joshua succeeds him as leader of Israel.
Conquest of Canaan
Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan River and into the Promised Land, beginning the military campaign to take possession of Canaan.
The Sun Stands Still at Gibeon
During battle against the Amorite kings, Joshua prays and the sun stands still over Gibeon for about a full day, giving Israel time to defeat their enemies.
Land Divided Among the Tribes
After the conquest, Joshua divides the land of Canaan among the twelve tribes of Israel by lot, fulfilling God's promise to the patriarchs.
The spies report seeing descendants of the Nephilim in Canaan (Numbers 13:33), echoing the pre-Flood giants of Genesis 6. Israel's fear of these 'fallen ones' leads to 40 years of wilderness wandering — a failure of faith in the face of ancient evil.