The movie follows the Israelite conquest, which occurred when Egyptian control of Canaan was weakened. The story begins with Joshua, who becomes the new leader of the Israelites after Moses' death, and his first military campaign against the Canaanites in the central highlands.
Book of Joshua, Walls of Jericho
In a weakened Egyptian-ruled Canaan, the Israelites seize their chance to conquer, led by Joshua, who assumes leadership after Moses' passing, with the Fall of Jericho marking the beginning of this epic tale.