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The Book of Joshua began with the sending of the spies to Jericho, the crossing of the Jordan River, the mass circumcision, and the celebration of Passover in the new land. All recalled earlier formative moments. But this time there was no hesitation, no panic, and no turning back \u2014 the forty-odd years of wilderness wandering during which God had patiently inculcated in Israel self-reliance and a spirit of gratitude had done their work.<\/span><\/p>\n

The conquest of the land followed: With each successive battle, God’s overt intervention decreased. How else could He nurture initiative and enterprise if not by receding to encourage Israel’s independence \u2014 which included extending to His people the freedom to fail? <\/span><\/p>\n

So while Akhan took from the spoils and Israel suffered setback at the ramparts of Ai, a precious lesson was borne home: while God wishes nothing more than for us to succeed, we must make our own sometimes ruinous choices. To learn from one’s failures and to do better next time is life’s greatest gift. <\/span><\/p>\n

The second half of the Book of Joshua described the beginnings of that progression as tribal territories were allotted and lands were secured. Memorable figures such as Caleb and Akhsa appeared in this section \u2014 to strengthen the resolve of the people by offering them a critical paradigm: One need not fear the giants or the most colossal of undertakings if one’s trust in God is steadfast and one’s belief in oneself is sure. <\/span><\/p>\n

The final part of the book returned us to its beginning as aged Joshua now prepared to take his leave of the people as Moses had done before him. Calling the people to assemble, he offered words of encouragement tinged with caution, for he knew that so much remained to be done. As the book closed, he could only hope, as Israel did with him, that success would one day be theirs. <\/span><\/p>\n

As students of the Tanakh, we know that the people of Israel did not succeed in securing permanence in the land. Israel strayed from God and was eventually driven out, just as the aged leader had warned. Sometimes, exile to distant lands brought them \u00a0calamity, catastrophe, and death; sometimes, it brought them prosperity, permanence, and the balm of forgetfulness. But the land was never entirely forgotten from their hearts. With the preservation of that ancient memory, the way back to the Promised Land was secured, just as it was for us. <\/span><\/p>\n

Joshua: The Challenge of the Promised Land <\/span><\/i>(Jerusalem: Koren, 2015); <\/span>Chapter: \u201cThe Tabernacle at Shilo\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n","image":{"ID":54859,"id":54859,"title":"\"Promised Land\" Road Sign with dramatic clouds and sky.","filename":"jo-end-promised-land.jpeg","filesize":0,"url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/jo-end-promised-land.jpeg","link":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/much-remains-to-be-done-in-the-promised-land\/promised-land-road-sign-with-dramatic-clouds-and-sky\/","alt":"","author":"7","description":"","caption":"","name":"promised-land-road-sign-with-dramatic-clouds-and-sky","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":54856,"date":"2019-05-04 21:20:29","modified":"2022-05-07 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