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In the Promised Land
By Jacob Isaacs
Published by Kehot Publication Society
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An account of our people Israel in the Land of Israel, and the Divine Providence that sent us Judges and prophets.
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After the death of Moses, Joshua prepared the invasion of Canaan. He sent two spies to Jericho, where Rahab had hidden them.
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The Jewish people passed over the Jordan, conquered Jericho and Ai, and won a complete victory over thirty-one kings.
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After seven years of continuous war, Joshua divided the conquered land among the different tribes.
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Joshua warned the elders to guard against assimilation and keep the Torah. Before his death, the Israelites promised never to serve other gods.
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