Introduction
Joshua 24:29–33: Today’s reading concludes the chapter with the deaths of Joshua and Eleazar, the son of Aaron. The body of Joseph, the son of the Israelites’ ancestor Jacob, was buried at Shechem in keeping with a vow made to Joseph (see Genesis 50:25).
Today’s Key Verse: Joshua 24:31a GNT
As long as Joshua lived, the people of Israel served the LORD, and after his death they continued to do so.
Read
29 After that, the Lord’s servant Joshua son of Nun died at the age of a hundred and ten. 30 They buried him on his own land at Timnath Serah in the hill country of Ephraim north of Mount Gaash.
31 As long as Joshua lived, the people of Israel served the Lord, and after his death they continued to do so as long as those leaders were alive who had seen for themselves everything that the Lord had done for Israel.
32 The body of Joseph, which the people of Israel had brought from Egypt, was buried at Shechem, in the piece of land that Jacob had bought from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem, for a hundred pieces of silver. This land was inherited by Joseph’s descendants.
33 Eleazar son of Aaron died and was buried at Gibeah, the town in the hill country of Ephraim which had been given to his son Phinehas.
Reflect
Reread verse 31. What does this verse tell you about Joshua’s legacy? What people have you known in your life, and within your community of faith, who have had a lasting and positive impact on your life? How would you describe their legacy?
Pray
Almighty God, you alone are God, and I pledge my loyalty to you. Thank you for those I have encountered in my faith journey and for their examples of faith. Teach me to serve you in ways that give honor and glory to you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Judges 3:12–31: Ehud is sent by the LORD to rescue the people.
