1. Joshua 1:1–18 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

The outline of Joshua 1

Joshua 1:1–18 (ESV)

1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant,

Joshua 1:1–18 is almost entirely taken up with dialogue. Dialogue concerns conversations that take place between two persons.

A helpful division of Joshua 1 is as follows:

  • The commissioning of Joshua (Joshua 1:1–9)

  • Joshua’s orders to the officers (Joshua 1:10–11)

  • Joshua’s orders to the Transjordanian tribes (Joshua 1:12–15)

  • Confirmation of Joshua’s leadership (Joshua 1:16–18)1