Search results
Joshua (/ ˈ dʒ ɒ ʃ u ə /), also known as Yehoshua (Hebrew: יְהוֹשֻׁעַ Yəhōšuaʿ, Tiberian: Yŏhōšuaʿ, lit. 'Yahweh is salvation'), Jeshoshua, or Josue, functioned as Moses' assistant in the books of Exodus and Numbers, and later succeeded Moses as leader of the Israelite tribes in the Book of Joshua of the Hebrew Bible.
Joshua Installed as Leader. 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your ...
Read the full text of the biblical book of Joshua, which narrates the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua. Learn about the faith, courage, and obedience of Joshua and his people, as well as the promises and commands of God.
Jun 6, 2020 · Occupation: Egyptian slave, personal assistant of Moses, military commander, leader of Israel. Father: Joshua’s father was Nun from the tribe of Ephraim. Spouse: The Bible makes no mention of Joshua having a wife or children, another indication that Joshua represents a type of Christ.
- Jack Zavada
Joshua, the leader of the Israelite tribes after the death of Moses, who conquered Canaan and distributed its lands to the 12 tribes. His story is told in the Old Testament Book of Joshua. According to the biblical book named after him, Joshua was the personally appointed successor to Moses.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
People also ask
What did the Lord Say to Joshua the son of Nun?
Who was Joshua in the Bible?
Is Jesus a better Joshua?
Why was Joshua a good leader?
God’s Commission to Joshua - After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: “Moses My servant is dead. Now ...