The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua

An expository commentary follows the transition of leadership from Moses to his successor and the ensuing campaign to occupy and divide the land, combining historical narrative with theological reflection. It analyzes central episodes such as the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of a fortified city, the disruption caused by a private trespass and its correction, tactical battles and diplomatic stratagems, and the formal distribution of territory including refuge cities and priestly allotments. Throughout, the author weighs interpretive perspectives on the presence of divine action in history, draws lessons about covenant, obedience, and community discipline, and concludes with the leader's final appeals and an affirmation of the promises that framed the conquest.