Joshua was not, however, to continue the war. There was another work for the great leader to perform before he should relinquish the command of Israel. The whole land, both the parts already conquered and that which was yet unsubdued, was to be apportioned among the tribes. And it was the duty of each tribe to fully subdue its own inheritance. If the people should prove faithful to God, He would drive out their enemies from before them; and He promised to give them still greater possessions if they would but be true to His covenant.

Men Josua skulle ikke fortsætte krigen. Der ventede den store fører en anden opgave, inden han nedlagde sit hverv som Israels leder. Hele landet skulle deles mellem stammerne. Det gjaldt både de områder, der allerede var erobret, og de distrikter, som endnu ikke var underlagt Israel. Stammerne havde pligt til selv at underlægge sig det område, som de skulle arve. Hvis folket viste troskab over for Gud, ville han drive deres fjender bort foran dem, og han lovede dem endog endnu større besiddelser, hvis de ville holde hans pagt.