1368 BC: The Diplomacy of Phinehas and the Conclusion to Joshua

Published: Jan. 4, 2014, 2:19 p.m.

b'After the division of the land at Gilgal, the Reubenites, Gadites and half-tribe of Manasseh returned to their land east of the Jordan. Upon re-crossing the Jordan, these tribes built an alter. After discovering the alter, all of Israel assembles to go to war with these tribes. Israel sends a diplomatic force led by Phinehas, who performs brilliantly and prevents a civil war.

In addition, we will be discussing the final two messages of Joshua and concluding our look at the life and times of Joshua.

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