Daily Readings in the Bible Joshua 2-6

Moses was laid to rest on Nebos lonely mountain. Israels new leader, Joshua, stood on top of the mountain and looked toward Canaan. Israels time to take possession of the Promised Land had come. Moses had previously sent twelve men to spy out Canaan (Num. 13:1-3). Out of the twelve men, only Joshua and Caleb believed they could take possession (Num. 14:6-9). That may be why Joshua only sent two men to spy out the land this time (Josh. 2:1).

The city of Jericho would be Israels first conquest....