Koorevaar (1990) analyzes the book of Joshua in four main sections, each dominated by a particular Hebrew word and concept: (1) going over ( ‘ âbar— 1: 1– 5:12), (2) taking (laqah..5: 13– 12:24); (3) dividing (h. âlaq — 13: 1– 21:45); (4) worshiping ( ‘ âbad — 22: 1– 33).