This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Joshua 9:1 - 10:43

• Gibeonites deceive Israel into a treaty, later defended against five kings' attack.
• God fights for Israel with hailstones and extended daylight as Joshua conquers southern cities.

Mark 10:35-52

• James and John request seats of honor beside Jesus, who teaches that true greatness is servanthood.
• Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus near Jericho as the crowd follows toward Jerusalem.