Latter-day Scriptures in a Year
Join us reading every verse of scripture in chronological order in the ●Holy Bible (KJV), ●Book of Mormon, ●Doctrine and Covenants, and ●Pearl of Great Price in 365 episodes. We'll cover the creation, the Fall, Exodus, patriarchs & prophets, Jesus Christ's atonement, his resurrection, the growth of his church, as well as end-times prophecies like gathering Israel, the Second Coming, and last judgment. Our podcast includes brief reflective comments and definitions. Scripture study strengthens faith, teaches the wisdom of moral relationships, and better prepares us to return to God. Come, listen to the word of the God. Along with the main readings, most rea...
Day 108 2 Sam 23-24; 1 Chr 21-22 pestilence after David’s census
2 Samuel 1-5; Psalm 91
●2 Samuel 23 David speaks by the power of the Holy Ghost—Rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God—David’s mighty men are named and their deeds extolled.
●2 Samuel 24 David sins in numbering Israel and Judah—The men of war total 1,300,000—The Lord destroys 70,000 men by pestilence—David sees an angel, offers sacrifice, and the plague is stayed.
●1 Chronicles 21 David sins by numbering Israel—The Lord sends pestilence upon the people—David offers sacrifices and the plague is stayed.
●1 Chronicles 22 David prepares gold, silver, brass, iron, stone, and cedar wood fo...
Day 107 2 Sam 19-22 Mephibosheth’s allegiance; Sheba’s insurrection; famine
2 Samuel 19-22
●2 Samuel 19 Joab rebukes David for favoring his enemies instead of his friends—David replaces Joab with Amasa—Shimei, who cursed David, is pardoned—Mephibosheth pledges allegiance to David—The men of Judah take David back to Jerusalem.
●2 Samuel 20 Sheba leads the tribes of Israel away from David—Joab slays Amasa and pursues Sheba—A wise woman intercedes—The death of Sheba ends the insurrection.
●2 Samuel 21 The Lord sends a famine—David understands that the famine came because Saul smote the Gibeonites, contrary to the oath of Israel—David delivers up seven sons of Saul to be hange...
Day 106 2 Sam 18 Absalom slain by Joab; Ps 27, 61-62, 70-71, 143-144
2 Samuel 18; Psalms 27, 61-62, 70-71, 143-144
●2 Samuel 18 The Israelites are smitten in the woods of Ephraim—Joab slays Absalom—Tidings of his death are taken to David, who mourns for his son.
●Psalm 27 David says, The Lord is my light and my salvation—He desires to dwell in the house of the Lord forever—He counsels, Wait on the Lord and be of good courage.
●Psalm 61 David finds shelter in the Lord, abides in the Lord’s presence, and keeps his own vows.
●Psalm 62 (in David's persecution by Absalom) David praises God as his defense, hi...
Day 105 2 Sam 15-17 Absalom's rebellion; Hushai's warning saves David; Ps 3, 55
2 Samuel 15-17; Psalms 3, 55
●2 Samuel 15 Absalom conspires against David and gains the support of the people—David flees, and Absalom enters Jerusalem.
●2 Samuel 16 Mephibosheth is alleged to be seeking to be king—Shimei, of the house of Saul, curses David—Ahithophel counsels Absalom, and Absalom takes his father’s concubines.
●2 Samuel 17 Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s—David is warned and flees over the Jordan—Ahithophel hangs himself—The people prepare for war.
●Psalm 3 David cries unto the Lord and is heard—Salvation is of the Lord.
●Psalm 55 David prays morning, noon, and...
Day 104 2nd Samuel 13-14 Amnon & Tamar; Ps 32, 33, 51, 103
2 Samuel 13-14; Psalms 32, 33, 51, 103
●2 Samuel 13 Amnon desires Tamar, his sister, and forces her—He is slain by Absalom’s command—Absalom flees to Geshur.
●2 Samuel 14 Joab arranges by artifice to bring Absalom home after three years—After two more years, Absalom sees the king, and they are reconciled.
●Psalm 32 David says, Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputes not iniquity—David acknowledges his sin—He recommends that the righteous be glad in the Lord and rejoice.
●Psalm 33 Rejoice in the Lord—Sing unto Him a new song—He loves righteousness and judgment—Blessed is...
Day 103 2 Sam 9-12; 1 Chr 19-20 war; David & Bathsheba; Psalm 20
2 Samuel 9-12; Psalm 20
●2 Samuel 9 David seeks to honor the house of Saul—He finds Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to whom he restores all the land of Saul.
●2 Samuel 10 David’s messengers are abused by the Ammonites—Israel defeats the Ammonites and Syrians.
●2 Samuel 11 David lies with Bathsheba, and she conceives—He then arranges for the death in battle of her husband, Uriah.
●2 Samuel 12 Nathan tells David the parable of the ewe lamb—The Lord gave many wives to David, who is now cursed for taking Bathsheba—David fasts and prays for his son, but the...
Day 102 1 Chr 17-18 David wants a temple; Ps 2, 46, 60, 110, 118
1 Chr 17-18; Ps 60, 46, 2, 110, 118
● 1 Chronicles 17 Nathan first approves David’s building of a house of the Lord, then restrains him—David’s son will build the temple—The triumph of Israel is foretold—David thanks the Lord for His goodness to Israel.
● 1 Chronicles 18 David subdues all the adversaries of Israel and reigns in justice over the people.
● Psalm 60 David says that the Lord has scattered His people—The Lord places Ephraim at the head and makes Judah His lawgiver.
● Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength—He dwells in His city, does marvelous things, and...
Day 101 2 Sam 6-8 the ark moved to the City of David; Ps 15, 36, 68, 131
2 Samuel 6-8; Psalm 15, 36, 68, 131
●2 Samuel 6 David takes the ark to the city of David—Uzzah is smitten for steadying the ark and dies—David dances before the Lord, causing a breach between him and Michal.
●2 Samuel 7 David offers to build a house for the Lord—The Lord, through Nathan, says He has not asked David to do so—The Lord will establish David’s house and kingdom forever—David offers a prayer of thanksgiving.
●2 Samuel 8 David defeats and subjects many nations—The Lord is with him—He executes judgment and justice unto all his people.
●Psalm...
Day 100 Ps 132, 24, 105, 106 on moving the Ark to Jerusalem
Psalms 132, 24, 105, 104
●Psalm 132 A messianic psalm—Of the fruit of David’s loins will the Lord set One upon His throne—The Lord will bless Zion, and her Saints will shout for joy.
●Psalm 24 David testifies, The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof, he who has clean hands and a pure heart will ascend unto the hill of the Lord, and the Lord of Hosts is the King of Glory.
●Psalm 105 Make the Lord’s doings known among all men—Show His covenant with Abraham and His dealings with Israel—Touch not His anointed, an...
Day 99 1 Chr 13-16 David fetches the ark; Uzzah slain by God; Ps 101
1 Chronicles 13-16; Psalm 101
●1 Chronicles 13 David fetches the ark from Kirjath-jearim—Uzza is slain by the Lord when he steadies the ark—The house of Obed-edom prospers because they care for the ark.
●1 Chronicles 14 David marries wives, begets children, and defeats the Philistines; his fame spreads to all nations.
●1 Chronicles 15 David prepares a place for the ark—The Levites bring the ark to Jerusalem—They sing and minister before the Lord.
●1 Chronicles 16 People offer sacrifices and praise the Lord—David delivers a psalm of thanksgiving—He praises the Lord—Asaph, Obed-edom, Zadok, and others minister be...
Day 98 1 Chr 11-12 David king in Hebron; takes Jerusalem; Ps 139
1 Chronicles 11-12; Psalm 139
●1 Chronicles 11 David is anointed king in Hebron—He takes Zion, the City of David—His valiant warriors are named and their deeds recounted.
●1 Chronicles 12 David’s mighty men are cataloged—The armies of the tribes of Israel join David at Hebron—Israel rejoices because of King David.
●Psalm 139 David says that the Lord knows all man’s thoughts and doings—He asks, Where can man go to escape from the spirit and presence of the Lord?—Man is fearfully and wonderfully made.
Day 97 2 Sam 5 David anointed; victory v. Jerusalem & Philistines; Ps 93, 95-99
2 Samuel 5; Psalm 93, 95-99
●2 Samuel 5 All Israel anoints David king—He takes Jerusalem and is blessed of the Lord—He conquers the Philistines.
●Psalm 93 The Lord reigns—He is from everlasting—Holiness adorns the house of the Lord forever.
●Psalm 95 Let us sing unto the Lord—Let us worship and bow down before Him—Israel provoked the Lord and failed to enter into His rest.
●Psalm 96 Sing praises unto the Lord—Declare His name among the nations—Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness—He comes to judge His people and the world.
●Psalm 9...
Day 96 1 Chr 8-10 Benjamin heads; Jerusalem residents; Levite duties; Saul
1 Chronicles 8-10
●1 Chronicles 8 The sons and chief men of Benjamin are named.
●1 Chronicles 9 The inhabitants of Jerusalem are listed—The responsibilities of the Levites and the areas where they are to serve are listed—The family of Saul is named.
●1 Chronicles 10 The Philistines defeat Israel—Saul dies for his transgressions.
Day 95 1 Chr 6-7 sons of Levi; Aaron's duties; Levite cities designated; other tribes
1 Chronicles 6-7
●1 Chronicles 6 The sons of Levi, including David’s singers, are listed—The responsibilities of Aaron and his descendants are given—Levite cities are designated in the areas of the various tribes.
●1 Chronicles 7 The sons and families are named for Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher.
Day 94 1 Chr 3-5 David's posterity; northern tribes in captivity; Ps 78:36-72
1 Chronicles 3-5; Psalm 78:36-72
●1 Chronicles 3 David’s sons are named—The successors of Solomon to Jeconiah and beyond are listed.
●1 Chronicles 4 The families and descendants of Judah, Simeon, and others are chronicled—Various princes in their families are named.
●1 Chronicles 5 The sons of Joseph received Reuben’s birthright—Judah and his descendants became rulers in Israel—The line of Reuben down to the captivity is given—The Assyrians carry the Reubenites, Gadites, and half of Manasseh into captivity.
●Psalm 78 Disobedient Israel provoked the Lord in the wilderness—The Egyptian plagues are recounted—The Lord choos...
Day 93 Ps 43, 44, 45, 49, 78 (part), 84, 85, 87 God loves Zion and will establish her
Psalms 43, 44, 45, 49, 78 (part), 84, 85, 87
●Ps 43 The righteous praise God and cry, Send out Thy light and Thy truth.
●Ps 44 The Saints praise the Lord and boast in His name forever—They are persecuted, maligned, and considered as sheep for the slaughter.
●Ps 45 A messianic psalm—The Messiah is fairer than the children of men—He is anointed with the oil of gladness above His fellows—His name will be remembered in all generations.
●Ps 49 Men cannot be ransomed or redeemed by wealth—God alone can redeem a soul from the grave—The glory of a rich man ceases...
Day 92 Ps 10, 14, 21; 1 Chr 1-2 Messiah defeats evil designs; genealogy of David
Psalm 10, 14, & 21; 1 Chr 1-2
●Psalm 10 David speaks of various acts of the wicked—God is not in their thoughts—But the Lord is King forever and ever—He will judge the fatherless and oppressed.
●Psalm 14 David says, The fool has said in his heart, there is no God—Israel will rejoice in the day of restoration.
●Psalm 21 A messianic psalm of David—He tells of the glory of the great King—The King will triumph over all His enemies—Their evil designs will fail.
●1st Chronicles 1 The genealogies and family ties from Adam to Abraham are gi...
Day 91 2 Sam 1-4 David anointed king; fights Abner; Ps 6 prays for salvation
2 Samuel 1-4; Psalm 6
●2 Samuel 1 David learns of the death of Saul and Jonathan—He slays the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul—David laments the passing of Saul and Jonathan with a song.
●2 Samuel 2 David is anointed king over the house of Judah—Ishbosheth becomes the king of Israel—David’s followers defeat Abner and the men of Israel.
●2 Samuel 3 The houses of David and Saul engage in a long war—David grows stronger—Abner joins David but is slain by Joab—David mourns for Abner.
●2 Samuel 4 Two of Saul’s captains slay Ishbosheth...
Day 90 Ps 4, 18, 121, 123-125, 128-130 help comes from the Lord; He keeps Israel
Psalms 4, 18, 121, 123-125, & 128-130
●Psalm 4 victory over the Amalekites
●Psalm 18 David praises God for His greatness and preserving care
●Psalm 121 help comes from the Lord; He keeps Israel
●Psalms 123-125 pleads for mercy; help is in the Lord; trust in the Lord
●Psalms 128-130 fear the Lord; confound Zion haters; forgive us
Day 89 Ps 7, 58, 63, & 108; 1 Sam 28-31 Saul's witch; Philistines kill Saul
Psalm 58, 63, 108, 7; & 1 Samuel 28-31
●Psalm 58 David reproves wicked judges—They go astray and speak lies.
●Psalm 63 David thirsts for God, whom he praises with joyful lips.
●Psalm 108 David praises and exalts God—Judah (via Christ) is the Lord’s lawgiver.
●Psalm 7 David trusts in the Lord, who will judge the people—God is angry with the wicked.
●1st Samuel 28 Saul inquires of the witch of Endor for revelation—She foretells his death, the death of his sons, and the defeat of Israel by the Philistines.
●1st Samuel 29 Israel and the Philistines ga...
Day 88 1 Sam 24-27 David spares Saul; marries Abigail; Ps 43, 57
1 Samuel 24-27; Psalm 43, 57
●1 Samuel 24 David finds Saul in a cave and spares his life—Saul confesses that David is more righteous than he—David swears that he will not cut off the seed of Saul.
●1 Samuel 25 Samuel dies—Nabal rebuffs David and refuses to give him food—Abigail intercedes, saves Nabal, and gives David a present—David is pacified, Nabal dies, and David marries Abigail.
●1 Samuel 26 David again spares Saul’s life—He again refuses to stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed—Saul and David separate.
●1 Samuel 27 David flees to Achish at Gath—He...
Day 87 Ps 13, 16, 17, 31, 54, & 140 David's last meeting with his friend Jonathan
Psalms 13, 16, 17, 31, 54, & 140
● Ps 140 & 31 David in Keilah
● Ps 13 David goes to Ziph fleeing Saul
● Ps 17 David's last meeting with his friend Jonathan
● Ps 54 betrayed by the Ziphites, David escapes to En-gedi
● Ps 16 David dwelt at En-gedi
and History of the Joseph Smith Translation (JST)
Day 86 Ps 35, 52, 109; 1 Sam 23 David saves Keilah; Jonathan comforts him
Psalms 35, 52, 109; 1 Samuel 23
●Psalm 35 David complains of his enemies and their wrong dealings—He asks the Lord to judge him according to his righteousness.
●Psalm 52 David says that wicked tongues devise mischief and the wicked trust in riches—The Saints trust in the mercy of God forever.
●Psalm 109 David speaks of the cursings due to the wicked and deceitful—He prays that his enemies will be confounded.
●1 Samuel 23 David smites the Philistines and saves Keilah—He continues to flee from Saul—Jonathan comforts him in Ziph.
Day 85 1st Sam 21-22 David eats the priest's shewbread; Ps 34, 56, 64, 141, 142
1 Samuel 21-22; Psalm 34, 56, 64, 141, 142
●1 Samuel 21 David gets help from Ahimelech the priest—He eats the shewbread—He goes to Gath, where he pretends madness.
●1 Samuel 22 David gains followers—He goes from one place to another, fleeing from Saul—Saul slays the priests who showed kindness to David.
●Psalm 34 David blesses the Lord at all times—He counsels, Keep your tongue from evil; do good and seek peace—He says that not one of the Messiah’s bones will be broken.
●Psalm 56 David seeks mercy, trusts in and praises the Lord, and thanks Him for deliverance. <...
Day 84 Ps 5, 11, 12, 22, 23, 26, 59 Messiah is forsaken & pierced; love the Lord
Psalms 5, 11, 12, 22, 23, 26, 59
●Ps 5 David asks the Lord to hear his voice—The Lord hates workers of iniquity—He blesses and shields the righteous.
●Ps 11 David rejoices that the Lord is in His holy temple—The Lord tests the righteous and hates the wicked.
●Ps 12 David decries flattering lips and proud tongues—He says, The words of the Lord are pure words.
●Ps 22 A messianic psalm of David—He foretells events in the Messiah’s life—The Messiah will say, My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?—They will pierce His hands and feet—He will y...
Day 83 Ps 8-9, 19; & 1 Sam 18-20 Saul tries to kill David; Jonathan's love
Psalms 8, 9, & 19; 1 Samuel 18-20
● Psalm 19 David testifies, The heavens declare the glory of God, the law of the Lord is perfect, and the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
● Psalm 8 A messianic psalm of David—He says that babes and children praise the Lord—He asks, What is man, that Thou art mindful of him?
● Psalm 9 A messianic psalm of David—He praises the Lord for rebuking the nations—The Lord will judge the world in righteousness—He will dwell in Zion—The wicked will be sent to hell.
●1 Samuel 18 Jonathan l...
Day 82 1 Sam 15-17; Ps 39 to obey better than sacrifice, David anointed; Goliath
1 Samuel 15-17; Psalm 39
●1 Samuel 15 Saul is commanded to smite and destroy the Amalekites and all that they have—He saves some animals to sacrifice—Saul is rejected as king and told that to obey is better than sacrifice—Samuel destroys Agag.
●1 Samuel 16 The Lord chooses David of Bethlehem as king—He is anointed by Samuel—Saul chooses David as his companion and armor bearer.
●1 Samuel 17 Israel and the Philistines engage in war—Goliath of Gath, a giant, defies Israel and challenges any Israelite to personal combat—David goes against him in the name of the Lord—David sl...
Day 81 1 Sam 11-14 Saul fights Ammonites; God rejects him; Jonathan saved
1 Samuel 11-14
●1 Samuel 11 The Ammonites encamp against the Israelites of Jabesh-gilead—Saul rescues them and defeats the Ammonites—His kingship is renewed in Gilgal.
●1 Samuel 12 Samuel testifies of his own just dealings in Israel—He reproves the people for their ingratitude—He exhorts them to keep the commandments lest the Lord consume them and their king.
●1 Samuel 13 Saul offers a burnt offering—The Lord rejects him and chooses another captain over His people.
●1 Samuel 14 Jonathan smites the garrison of the Philistines—Saul instructs the people to eat no food until evening—Unaware of the oath, J...
Day 80 1 Sam 6-10 ark returned; Samuel's sons corrupt; Saul made King
1 Samuel 6-10
●1 Samuel 6 The Philistines send back the ark with an offering—The Lord smites and slays the Israelites in Beth-shemesh who look into the ark.
●1 Samuel 7 Samuel exhorts Israel to forsake Ashtaroth and Baalim and serve the Lord—Israel fasts and seeks the Lord—The Philistines are subdued—Samuel judges Israel.
●1 Samuel 8 Samuel’s sons take bribes and pervert judgment—The Israelites seek for a king to rule over them—Samuel rehearses the nature and evils of kingly rule—The Lord consents to give them a king.
●1 Samuel 9 Saul, the son of Kish, a Benjamite...
Day 79 1 Sam 1-5 Hannah prays; Samuel heeds God; Philistines seize ark
1 Samuel 1-5
●1 Samuel 1 Hannah prays for a son and vows to give him to the Lord—Eli the priest blesses her—Samuel is born—Hannah loans him to the Lord.
●1 Samuel 2 Hannah sings praises to the Lord—Samuel ministers before the Lord—Eli blesses Elkanah and Hannah, and they have sons and daughters—The sons of Eli reject the Lord and live in wickedness—The Lord rejects the house of Eli.
●1 Samuel 3 The Lord calls Samuel—The house of Eli will not be purged by sacrifices and offerings—Samuel is recognized as a prophet by all Israel—Th...
Day 78 Ruth 1-4 Ruth's loyalty; in Bethlehem she marries Boaz, David's kin
Ruth 1-4
●Ruth 1 Elimelech and his family go to Moab because of famine—His sons marry—The father and sons die—Ruth, the Moabitess, her husband having died, remains constant to Naomi—They come to Bethlehem.
●Ruth 2 Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, a near relative of Naomi—He treats Ruth kindly.
●Ruth 3 By Naomi’s instruction, Ruth lies at the feet of Boaz—He promises as a relative to take her as his wife.
●Ruth 4 The nearest relative declines, and Boaz takes Ruth to wife—Ruth bears Obed, through whom came David the king
Day 77 Judg 18-21 Laish burnt; Benjamin destroyed over abused concubine
Judges 18-21
●Judges 18 The Danites send men to seek an inheritance—They take Micah’s images and priest, burn the city of Laish, and set up idolatry.
●Judges 19 A Levite’s concubine returns to her father—Her husband takes her back, and they lodge overnight in Gibeah—The men of Gibeah abuse the concubine and she dies—The Levite husband cuts her into twelve pieces and sends them to the tribes of Israel.
●Judges 20 All Israel arises against the Benjamites, who refuse to deliver up the men of Gibeah—The Benjamites are smitten and destroyed.
<...Day 76 Judg 12-17 civil war; Sampson’s Philistine wife Delilah; Micah's gods
Judges 12-17
●Judges 12 The Gileadites slay 42,000 Ephraimites—Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon each in turn judge Israel.
●Judges 13 Israel is in Philistine bondage for forty years—An angel comes to Manoah’s wife and promises a son who will begin to deliver Israel—The angel comes again; he ascends in a flame from the altar—Samson is born, and the Spirit of the Lord moves upon him.
●Judges 14 Samson slays a young lion with his bare hands—He marries a Philistine wife, propounds a riddle, is deceived by his wife, and slays thirty Philistines.
<...Day 75 Judg 9-11 Abimelech kills brothers; Tola/Jair judge; Jephthah fights
Judges 9-11
●Judges 9 Gideon’s son Abimelech is made king—He slays his seventy brothers—Jotham tells a fable of trees choosing a king—The Shechemites conspire against Abimelech—He is slain at Thebez.
●Judges 10 Tola and then Jair judge Israel—The children of Israel worship false gods, are forsaken by the Lord, and are distressed by their enemies—They repent and ask the Lord for deliverance.
●Judges 11 Jephthah is chosen as the captain of the armies of Israel—The Ammonites assail Israel in war—Jephthah is guided by the Spirit and defeats Ammon with a great slaug...
Day 74 Judg 5-8 Deborah’s song; Gideon+300 defeat Midian; Israeli idolatry
Judges 5-8 Judges 5-8
●Judges 5 Deborah and Barak sing a song of praise because Israel is delivered from Canaanite bondage.
●Judges 6 Israel is in bondage to the Midianites—An angel appears to Gideon and calls him to deliver Israel—He overthrows the altar of Baal, the Spirit of the Lord rests upon him, and the Lord gives him a sign to show he is called to deliver Israel.
●Judges 7 Gideon’s army is reduced to 300—They frighten the Midianite armies with trumpets and lights—The Midianites fight among themselves, flee, and are defeated by Israel.
<...Day 73 Judg 1-4 Israel breaks their covenant; Ehud, Deborah, Barak, Jael
Judges 1-4
●Judges 1 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.
●Judges 2 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.
●Judges 3 The children of Isra...
Day 72 Josh 21-24 Levite inheritance; choose the Lord and serve Him only
Joshua 21-24
●Joshua 21 The Levites receive forty-eight cities with their suburbs—The Lord fulfills all His promises and gives Israel rest.
●Joshua 22 The 2½ tribes are dismissed with a blessing—They build an altar of testimony by the Jordan to show they are the Lord’s people—It is not an altar for sacrifices or burnt offerings.
●Joshua 23 Joshua exhorts Israel to be courageous, keep the commandments, love the Lord, and neither marry among nor cleave unto the remnants of the Canaanites who remain in the land—When the children of Israel serve other gods, they will b...
Day 71 Josh 17-20 inheritances by lots; tabernacle at Shiloh; cities of refuge
Joshua 17-20
●Joshua 17 Manasseh and Ephraim both receive an additional inheritance—Ephraim is to drive out the Canaanites from the hill country.
●Joshua 18 The tabernacle of the congregation is set up at Shiloh—Benjamin receives an inheritance by lot.
●Joshua 19 Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan receive their inheritances by lot.
●Joshua 20 Six cities of refuge are appointed for those guilty of manslaughter.
Day 70 Josh 13-16 some lands not possessed; lands distributed to tribes
Joshua 12-16
●Joshua 13 There remain some lands yet to be possessed—Some inhabitants are not expelled—The inheritances of Reuben, Gad, and one half of Manasseh are confirmed.
●Joshua 14 The land is divided by lot among 9½ tribes—Caleb inherits Hebron as a special reward for his faithfulness.
●Joshua 15 Judah is given an inheritance in Canaan—The Jebusites dwell with Judah at Jerusalem.
●Joshua 16 The children of Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh) receive their inheritances—Some Canaanites continue to dwell among the Ephraimites.
Day 69 Josh 9-12 God fights for Israel: hailstones on foes & sun stands still
Joshua 9-12
●Joshua 9 The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league with Israel—Joshua makes them servants to the congregation of Israel.
●Joshua 10 Israel defeats the Amorites and their allies, and the Lord casts hailstones from heaven upon them—The sun and moon stand still—Many kings and cities are destroyed—The Lord fought for Israel.
●Joshua 11 Joshua and Israel conquer the whole land, destroying many cities and nations.
●Joshua 12 Two kings on the east of the Jordan; 29 on the west; 31 total are conquered by Israel.
