Joshua being old assembles the people; declares the wonders God had wrought for them, and would work, in expelling the Canaanites, Jos_23:1-5. Exhorts them to be courageous, to observe the law, and beware of idolatry, Jos_23:6-8; which he enforces by former benefits, and promises, Jos_23:9-11; by threatenings, Jos_23:12-16.