Joshua - Bible Map Collection
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Shechem, Mount Gerizim, and Mount Ebal
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Joshua gathered the nation for one final challenge: Choose whom you will serve.
Near the end of his life, Joshua assembled the Israelites at Shechem to renew their covenant with God. Surrounded by Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, the people were reminded of God’s faithfulness and called to remain faithful in return.
This map helps readers explore the setting of one of the Bible’s most memorable covenant ceremonies.
Description
Joshua Renews Israel’s Covenant at Shechem
Joshua 24 marks the conclusion of Israel's conquest of the Promised Land. After the tribes had received their inheritance, Joshua called the nation together at Shechem. There he reviewed God's faithfulness from the days of Abraham through the Exodus and the conquest of Canaan before urging the people to serve the Lord wholeheartedly.
It was at this gathering that Joshua declared, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." The people responded by renewing their commitment to God, and Joshua established the covenant with them once again. A large stone was set up as a witness to the promises they made that day.
The geography made Shechem an ideal place for this important event. Nestled in the valley between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, the city had long been associated with God's covenant promises. Abraham had built an altar nearby, and earlier Joshua had fulfilled Moses' instructions by reading the blessings and curses between the two mountains.
Understanding the location of Shechem helps readers see why it became one of Israel's most significant gathering places. This map connects Joshua's farewell address to the real landscape where the nation reaffirmed its commitment to God before entering a new era of life in the Promised Land.
