Crossing the Jordan River
~1406 BCUnder Joshua's leadership, Israel miraculously crosses the Jordan River on dry ground, echoing the Red Sea crossing. Twelve memorial stones mark this watershed moment as Israel enters the Promised Land.
Conquest and Judges
-1406 BC — -1050 BC
Joshua's conquest of Canaan and the tumultuous period of the Judges. Israel cycles through sin, oppression, crying out to God, and deliverance through Spirit-empowered leaders like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson.
Key Events
Fall of Jericho
~1406 BCThe first major battle of the conquest — Israel marches around Jericho for seven days as God commanded. On the seventh day, the walls collapse at the sound of trumpets and the people's shout.
Period of the Judges
~1375–1050 BCAfter Joshua's death, Israel cycles through apostasy, oppression by enemies, crying out to God, and deliverance by Spirit-empowered judges. Key judges include Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson.