JOSHUA Chapter 1: Encouragement of Joshua and Joshua Prepares the People Summary The Lord encourages Joshua with words of wisdom and important instruction. Joshua then prepares the people to cross over the Jordan River and take possession of the Promised Land within three days time. The Reubenites, the Gadites, ad half the tribe of Manasseh is to recceive the land on the east side of the Jordan River. The women and children of these tribes are to remain in that land, but the fighting men from those tribes must help their fellow Israelites take possession of the Promised Land. All the Israelites agree to follow all of Joshua's commands and they accept him as their leader. Above all, they will be strong and courageous! Verses of Interest Joshua 1:7-9 - “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lip