Late 15th Century BC (Traditional Dating of the Conquest of Canaan)
The Israelites were transitioning from a nomadic lifestyle in the wilderness to settling in the Promised Land, Canaan, which was inhabited by various Canaanite tribes with their own polytheistic beliefs.
Canaan was a region with multiple city-states, each ruled by its own king. The Israelites were beginning their conquest under Joshua's leadership.
The Jordan River, which served as a natural boundary between the wilderness and the land of Canaan. The crossing took place near Jericho, a significant Canaanite city.
The Israelites were instructed to follow the Law given by Moses, which included rituals and memorials to remember God's acts, such as the setting up of memorial stones.
Joshua