Covenant Renewal at Shechem
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Book: Joshua
- Chapters: Joshua 24
- Summary: Joshua gathers Israel at Shechem, recounts God’s saving acts, and calls the nation to serve the LORD alone.
Details
Joshua retells Israel’s story from Abraham to the conquest, emphasizing grace before command. Israel vows to serve the LORD, Joshua warns them of covenant seriousness, and a stone is raised as witness.
Key People Involved
- Joshua (Son of Nun) — Leads the renewal
- Abraham — Starting point of the covenant story
Key Places
Important Verses
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15
Cross-References
- Related events: Covenant Renewal, Death of Joshua
- Foreshadowed in: Blessings and Curses Proclaimed
Notes
The book closes with a choice: the land is gift, but life in the land demands exclusive loyalty to the LORD.