Joshua 6-9, The Walls of Jericho, Ai, and The Gibeonites, Sleep Bible Reading

The Israelites conquer Jericho after its walls collapse following God’s instructions to march around the city, sparing Rahab and her family as promised. However, their attempt to take Ai fails because of Achan’s sin, which brings judgment on the people until he is punished. With God’s guidance restored, Joshua leads a successful ambush against Ai, destroying the city and renewing the covenant by reading the law to all Israel. Soon after, neighboring kings unite against Israel, but the Gibeonites cleverly secure a peace treaty through deception, which Joshua honors despite their trickery.