Scripture Stories
Joshua the Prophet


“Joshua the Prophet,” Old Testament Stories (2022)

“Joshua the Prophet,” Old Testament Stories

Deuteronomy 10; 3134; Joshua 1; 3–6; 10–11; 2124

Joshua the Prophet

A final test before entering the promised land

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Joshua praying

The Lord called Joshua to be the new prophet after the prophet Moses was taken to heaven. While the Israelites camped near the Jordan River, the Lord said it was time for them to move to the promised land.

Deuteronomy 34:1–9; Joshua 1:1–4; Alma 45:19

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wicked people in Canaan

The promised land was in Canaan, but wicked people lived there. The Lord told Joshua to be strong and have courage. With the Lord’s help, the Israelites could conquer the land of Canaan.

Joshua 1:1–9

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Israelites at Jordan River

Joshua gathered an army. The Lord told them to carry the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments and other scriptures. The priests carried these sacred items in a box called the ark of the covenant. Then the army prepared to cross the Jordan River. The river was deep and moved quickly.

Deuteronomy 10:5; 31:25–26; Joshua 1:10–11; 3:1–11

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Joshua the prophet

Joshua promised the Israelites that the Lord would help them cross the river.

Joshua 3:10–13

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water parting around foot

Joshua asked 12 priests to take the ark of the covenant and walk into the water. As soon as the priests stepped in the river, the water parted.

Joshua 3:12–17

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Israelites carrying ark of the covenant on dry riverbed, some gathering stones

The Israelites crossed the river on dry land. Joshua asked the Israelites to take 12 stones from the dry riverbed. He stacked the stones to remind the Israelites of the Lord’s miracle that day.

Joshua 3:17; 4:1–24

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Israelites marching toward city

Joshua led the Israelite army to the land of Canaan. They arrived at a city called Jericho. The city was very strong and had high walls. The Lord told Joshua how to conquer Jericho. He said the Israelites should march around Jericho every day for six days. Joshua obeyed the Lord.

Joshua 5:13–15; 6:1–5

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priests carrying ark of the covenant, others blowing horns

Joshua told the priests to carry the ark of the covenant in front of the Israelites. Each day, the army marched around Jericho, and seven priests blew their horns. All the other Israelites were silent.

Joshua 6:6–14

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Israelites shouting, wall falling

On the seventh day, the army marched around Jericho seven times. As the priests blew their horns, Joshua told the Israelites to shout. Suddenly Jericho’s walls fell to the ground, and Joshua’s army took the city.

Joshua 6:15–16, 20

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Joshua speaking to people in city

The Lord helped the Israelites, like He promised. Joshua’s army continued to conquer the land of Canaan, and the Israelites began to live there. Joshua reminded them of the Lord’s miracles and promises. He asked the Israelites to choose to serve the Lord.

Joshua 10:42; 11:23; 21:43–45; 24:15