Joshua 23:2

called for all Israel Where we are not told. But perhaps at Timnath-serah (Joshua 19:50), or possibly at Shiloh. On the occasion of his second farewell discourse the tribes were convened at Shechem (Joshua 24:1).

and for their elders The word "and" is not found in the Hebrew. If any word is to be supplied, it should be "even" or "namely". The terms elders, heads, judges and officersare explanatory.

I am old He begins by reminding them of his own advance in years.