Death of Joshua

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: Joshua
• Chapters: Joshua 24:29-31
• Summary: Joshua (Son of Nun) dies at 110 and is buried in Timnathserah.

Details

Joshua’s death closes the conquest generation. Israel serves the LORD during Joshua’s lifetime and during the lifetime of the elders who knew the LORD’s works for Israel.

Key People Involved

• Joshua (Son of Nun) — Leader of Israel
• Eleazar — High priest who also dies in the closing notices

Key Places

• Timnathserah — Joshua’s inheritance and burial place
• Shechem — Covenant renewal shortly before his death

Important Verses

“And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua…” — Joshua 24:31

Cross-References

• Related events: Covenant Renewal at Shechem, Death of Eleazar
• Followed by: Judges

Notes

The note about the elders prepares for Judges, where the next generation does not know the LORD’s works in the same way.