Joshua 23

We are not told how many years have passed, but just as the book of Joshua is drawing to an end so here is the man. His speech to Israel contained in this chapter indicates that he is on his death-bed, and as a last act he wants to remind the people to be faithful to the Lord. Everything God had promised to do for them had come to pass, and Joshua assures them that if they continue to follow the Lord the remaining nations nearby will be driven out and conquered just as easily as those already dealt with. However, he also warns that departing from God's commandments would be detrimental to the Israelites. I suppose we shall find out if they heed his words or not as the Old Testament continues to play out.