optimism, victory and action. The people were marching forward under Joshua’s leadership to possess the land which had been promised to their fathers. We have stories of aggressive military campaigns and of amazing victories. The characteristics of the book The book’s primary message is the faithfulness of God. It demonstrates that God kept the promises which he made to Abraham. The people were to possess the land which he had promised them. It also speaks of the holiness of God. The iniquity of
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