This article looks at the early chapters of the book of Joshua that contain a number of small chronological problems. The specific issue addressed is that of the various three-day periods mentioned in Joshua 1-3, i.e., Joshua 1:11, Joshua 2:22, and Joshua 3:2.

This article is a discussion of a few writers on the issue if lying is permitted under certain circumstances. In the discussion texts like Joshua 2:2-7 and Exodus 1:15-22 are mentioned.