Joshua’s Parting Discourses to the People (1)

A long time has gone by since the Lord had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about. Joshua has waxed old and is stricken in age. If he is to address them before his passing, now is the time. So he calls for all the representatives of the people -- for their elders and judges, heads and officers -- and exhorts them before his death. The place of convocation is Shechem. There are two addresses, but they form one whole, and in this whole the climax is reached when Joshua...