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.
Kui iisraellased olid Tõotatud Maa lõplikult oma valdusse saanud, ent olid siiski ümbritsetud paganrahvastest, kogus Joosua terve Iisraeli kokku, et kinnitada neid jääma Jehoovale ustavaks.