6:1–12:24 Review · Campaigns of War:After the focus on preparation for battle in chapters 1–5, chapters 6–11 now describe the actual battles, with chapter 12 being a summary of results. The battles themselves can roughly be divided into three main campaigns, focusing respectively on the central (6:1–8:35), southern (9:1–10:28), and northern regions (11:1–23). The first campaign described is in the central region (6:1–8:35).

5:13-6:27 · If the previous events were all intended to raise Israel’s confidence ahead of their impending battles to take possession of the land, then the final confidence booster comes when the Israelites begin moving toward Jericho for their first military encounter with the indigenous population (5:13–15). As Joshua looks up, he sees a man standing before him with a …