1. It was time to allot the land (12:1-13:13)

Joshua was getting old. He fought hard and through the Israelite forces, God conquered the pagan people. Now it was time to allot the land to his people. Each tribe would be given an area as the Lord had directed Moses. There were still cities to conquer that called for more fighting, but it was merely a cleaning up operation. The Lord was faithful.

2. Some special arrangements (13:14-14:5)

The 2 1/2 tribes were given their allotment on the east side of the Jordan that they asked for. Their fighting men had kept their promise to remain with the main army for seven years. The Levites were allotted no land. The Lord was their inheritance. Their needs would be met, and they were free to serve their priestly duties. God thinks of everyone.