When the Israelites had completed the conquest of the Promised Land but were still surrounded by pagan nations, Joshua assembled all Israel with the aim of fortifying their resolve to remain loyal to Jehovah.
Setelah bangsa Israel menaklukkan Tanah Perjanjian, Yosua memanggil seluruh bangsa itu untuk berkumpul. Saat itu, mereka masih tinggal di antara bangsa - bangsa kafir, maka Yosua ingin menguatkan tekad mereka untuk tetap loyal kepada Yehuwa.