When did Israel enter the Promised Land?
Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan and into the conquest of Canaan, beginning with Jericho.
Conquest of Canaan took place c. 1406 BC at Jordan River, Jericho, and Canaan, during the Conquest & Judges period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Joshua 1:3 (KJV). Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan and into the conquest of Canaan, beginning with Jericho.
"Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses." — Joshua 1:3 (KJV)
After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua led Israel across the Jordan on dry ground. The walls of Jericho fell at a shout, and over the next years Israel took possession of the land God had promised to Abraham.
c. 1406 BC
Jordan River, Jericho, and Canaan
Key KJV Scriptures
"Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses."
"So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets… and the wall fell down flat."
Why It Matters
The conquest fulfils the land promise to Abraham and pictures the rest believers find in Christ (Hebrews 4).
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How long did the conquest take?
The major campaigns under Joshua took about seven years (cf. Joshua 14:7–10); full possession was only completed under David.
When did conquest of canaan happen?
Conquest of Canaan is dated c. 1406 BC, placing it in the Conquest & Judges era of biblical history. See Joshua 1:3 (KJV).
Where did conquest of canaan take place?
Scripture places conquest of canaan at Jordan River, Jericho, and Canaan.
Who was involved in conquest of canaan?
The key figures are Joshua, Caleb, Rahab.
Where is conquest of canaan in the Bible?
You can read about it in Joshua 1:3, Joshua 6:20 (King James Version).
Why does conquest of canaan matter?
The conquest fulfils the land promise to Abraham and pictures the rest believers find in Christ (Hebrews 4).
Related Events
The Exodus from Egypt
c. 1446 BC
God delivers Israel out of Egyptian bondage through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parted Red Sea.
The Law at Mount Sinai
c. 1446 BC
God descends on Mount Sinai and gives Israel the Ten Commandments and the covenant law.
Reign of King David
c. 1010–970 BC
David, a man after God's own heart, reigns over a united Israel and receives the everlasting covenant.
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