Day 51

Joshua 24; Judges 1; Judges 2; Judges 3

Joshua recites how the Lord has blessed and led Israel. Joshua and all the people covenant to choose the Lord and serve him only. Joshua and Eleazar die. The bones of Joseph, taken from Egypt, are buried in Shechem. Judah, Simeon, and Joseph continue to conquer the Canaanites. Remnants of the Canaanites remain in the lands of Judah, Manasseh, Ephraim, Zebulun, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan. An angel rebukes Israel for not serving the Lord. As a pattern of future events, a new generation arises that forsakes the Lord and serves Baal and Ashtaroth. The Lord is angry with the children of Israel and ceases to preserve them. He raises up judges to guide and lead them. The Canaanites are left in the land to test Israel. The children of Israel intermarry with the Canaanites, worship false gods, and are cursed. Othniel judges the Israelites. They serve Moab and are delivered by Ehud, who slays Eglon.