Moses died. Joshua was chosen to be the new leader. He sent 2 spies into Jericho. The spied out the city, and with the help of Rahab, escaped to go back to Joshua. God parted the waters of the Jordan River, and the Israelites crossed over on dry land. In God's power, they defeated Jericho. Then they defeated the city of Ai on the second attempt. Then the city of Gibeon used deceptive diplomacy to make peace with the Israelites.