Joshua's campaign took him from Kadesh Barnea in the south to Gaza near the coast, including all the area of Goshen, and as far north as Gibeon.

Joshua captured all the land---the hill country and foothills, both north and south, all the area of Goshen and the dry country south of it, as well as the Jordan Valley.

And while he was offering sacrifices, Absalom also sent to the town of Gilo for Ahithophel, who was one of King David's advisers. The plot against the king gained strength, and Absalom's followers grew in number.