Bible stories to read together.

The Walls of Jericho

Yahweh gave Joshua unusual instructions for Jericho, and the city fell after days of silent marching and a great shout.

Joshua 6:1–27Read story

Achan and the Defeat at Ai

After Israel’s shocking defeat at Ai, the hidden sin in the camp was uncovered and Achan confessed what he had taken.

Joshua 7:1–26Read story

Joshua Returns to Ai

After Israel’s earlier defeat at Ai, Joshua returned with the plan God gave him, and the city was taken.

Joshua 8:1–29Read story

Joshua Renews the Covenant at Mount Ebal

Joshua leads Israel in a solemn ceremony of worship and listening to God’s law at Mount Ebal.

Joshua 8:30–35Read story

The Gibeonites' Deception

A nearby people tricked Israel into making peace, and Joshua had to keep the oath that had been sworn.

Joshua 9:1–27Read story

Joshua and the Long Day

When Gibeon was attacked, Joshua marched through the night, and the battle became a day unlike any other.

Joshua 10:1–43Read story

Joshua's Northern Campaign

A northern alliance gathered against Israel, and Joshua 11 tells how Joshua fought them, captured Hazor, and how the land was summarised after a long war.

Joshua 11:1–23Read story

Joshua 14:6–15; Joshua 15:13–19Read story

Caleb Receives His Inheritance

After many years, Caleb asked for the hill country the LORD had promised, and Joshua gave him Hebron as his inheritance.

The Altar beside the Jordan

When the eastern tribes built a great altar by the Jordan, the rest of Israel feared the worst until they listened carefully and learned its true purpose.

Joshua 22:1–34Read story

Joshua 24:29–33; Judges 2:6–9Read story

Joshua's Final Days and Burial

Joshua’s life closes with burial, remembrance, and a note that Israel served Yahweh in those days.

The Tribes Continue in Canaan

After Joshua's death, the tribes began this new stage in the land with both victories and unfinished battles.

Judges 1:1–36Read story

The Angel's Message at Bochim

Yahweh’s angel brought Israel a hard message about covenant and disobedience.

Judges 2:1–5Read story

Othniel Delivers Israel

After Israel turned from the Lord, they served a foreign king until the Lord raised up Othniel to save them.

Judges 3:7–11Read story

Ehud and King Eglon

When Israel cried out after years under Moab, Yahweh raised up Ehud to strike King Eglon and lead Israel in deliverance.

Judges 3:12–30Read story

Shamgar's Brief Deliverance

This one-verse account tells how Shamgar struck the Philistines and saved Israel.

Judges 3:31Read story

Deborah, Barak and Jael

Deborah called Barak to battle, and God brought down Sisera’s army in an unexpected way.

Judges 4:1–24Read story

God Calls Gideon

When Midian crushed Israel, God called Gideon, confronted false worship, and patiently gave signs.

Judges 6:1–40Read story

Gideon and the Three Hundred

God reduced Gideon’s army, strengthened him in the night, and gave victory over Midian in an unexpected way.

Judges 7:1–25Read story

Gideon's Later Choices

After the victory over Midian, Gideon faced conflict, finished the chase, and made choices that later became a snare.

Judges 8:1–35Read story

Abimelech and Jotham's Warning

Abimelech seized power through violence, and Jotham warned that such evil would destroy both ruler and people.

Judges 9:1–57Read story

Jephthah and His Vow

As Israel suffered under Ammon, Jephthah became their leader, won the battle, and then faced the grief of his own rash vow.

Judges 10:6–11:40Read story

Jephthah and the Conflict with Ephraim

After Jephthah’s victory over Ammon, a bitter quarrel with Ephraim turned into a tragic fight.

Judges 12:1–7Read story

The Birth of Samson

God announced Samson’s birth and gave his parents careful instructions before the child was born.

Judges 13:1–25Read story

Samson's Wedding and Riddle

At a wedding feast in Timnah, Samson's riddle led to threats, anger, and a painful ending.