Yehoshua Chapter 4

This shiur covers Sefer Yehoshua Chapter 4, which continues the narrative of crossing the Yarden River. The chapter describes the command to erect twelve stones as a memorial, explains how monuments function through a question-and-answer structure between generations, and details the order of crossing with the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe serving as the armed vanguard. The miracle establishes Yehoshua’s authority in the eyes of all Israel and causes the hearts of the Canaanite kings to melt in fear, fulfilling multiple purposes: strengthening Israel’s courage, demonstrating God’s presence, instilling fear in their enemies, and creating a lasting memorial for future generations. This Shiur Also On Watch on YouTube Watch on Website Read Transcript Hebrew Transcript Yiddish Transcript Download from Dropbox Listen by phone: call (848) 285-6807, press 6, then 30081#