Introduction:
Joshua, the son of Nun, is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role as the leader of the Israelites following the death of Moses. He is primarily recognized for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and for his military conquests that established the tribes of Israel in Canaan. His account is predominantly found in the Book of Joshua, which details his leadership, faithfulness, and the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites.

Background:
Joshua was born in Egypt during the period of Israelite slavery. He was from the tribe of Ephraim and was originally named Hoshea, which means "salvation." Moses later renamed him Joshua, meaning "The LORD is salvation" (Numbers 13:16). Joshua first appears in the biblical narrative as a military leader, chosen by Moses to lead the Israelites in battle against the Amalekites (Exodus 17:9-13).

Role as Moses' Assistant:
Joshua served as Moses' assistant and was one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:1-16). Along with Caleb, he was one of the two spies who brought back a positive report and encouraged the Israelites to trust in God's promise to give them the land (Numbers 14:6-9). Due to their faithfulness, Joshua and Caleb were the only members of their generation permitted to enter the Promised Land (Numbers 14:30).

Leadership and Conquest:
After Moses' death, Joshua was appointed by God as the leader of the Israelites. God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous, promising that He would be with him as He was with Moses (Joshua 1:5-9). Joshua's leadership is marked by the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River (Joshua 3:14-17) and the fall of Jericho, where the walls of the city collapsed after the Israelites marched around them for seven days (Joshua 6:1-20).

Joshua led the Israelites in a series of military campaigns to conquer the land of Canaan. These campaigns are detailed in the Book of Joshua, chapters 6 through 12, and include victories over cities such as Ai, Gibeon, and Hazor. The conquest of Canaan was seen as the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to give his descendants the land (Genesis 12:7).

Division of the Land:
Following the conquest, Joshua oversaw the division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. This allocation is described in Joshua chapters 13 through 21. The Levites, who were set apart for priestly duties, received no territorial inheritance but were given cities to dwell in (Joshua 21:1-42).

Covenant Renewal:
In his later years, Joshua gathered the Israelites at Shechem to renew their covenant with God. He challenged the people to serve the LORD faithfully and to reject the gods of their ancestors (Joshua 24:14-15). The people affirmed their commitment to the LORD, and Joshua set up a stone as a witness to their covenant (Joshua 24:25-27).

Death and Legacy:
Joshua died at the age of 110 and was buried in the hill country of Ephraim (Joshua 24:29-30). His leadership is remembered for his unwavering faith in God and his role in establishing the Israelites in the Promised Land. The Book of Joshua concludes with the statement that Israel served the LORD throughout Joshua's lifetime and the elders who outlived him (Joshua 24:31).

Significance:
Joshua's life and leadership exemplify themes of faith, obedience, and the fulfillment of God's promises. His account serves as a testament to the importance of trusting in God's guidance and the power of divine intervention in achieving His purposes. Joshua's legacy is celebrated as a model of godly leadership and faithfulness to God's covenant.DAY, JOSHUA'S LONG

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Joshua's Exhortation.
... JOSHUA'S EXHORTATION. Exhortation seems a hard word, but it simply means to strongly
urge to good deeds, and this is what our artist shows Joshua to be doing. ...
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Joshua's Conquest.
... Chapter VIII. Joshua's Conquest. Joshua. ... Joshua, who had been duly chosen and set
apart for the work, took command of the hosts as soon as Moses died. ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter viii joshuas conquest.htm

'The Waters Saw Thee; they were Afraid'
... THE BOOK OF JOSHUA 'THE WATERS SAW THEE; THEY WERE AFRAID'. 'And Joshua
said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the waters saw thee they.htm

The Story of Israel Crossing Jordan under Joshua is Typical of ...
... Sixth Book. 26. The Story of Israel Crossing Jordan Under Joshua is Typical
of Christian Things, and is Written for Our Instruction. ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/26 the story of israel.htm

Achan's Sin, Israel's Defeat
... THE BOOK OF JOSHUA ACHAN'S SIN, ISRAEL'S DEFEAT. 'But the children of Israel
committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan ...
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Joshua
... JOSHUA. The book of Joshua is the natural complement of the Pentateuch. Moses
is dead, but the people are on the verge of the promised ...
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The Historical Books.
... We only know that they were prophetical men, who wrote under the illumination
and guidance of the Holy Spirit. I. JOSHUA. 3. This ...
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Stones Crying Out
... THE BOOK OF JOSHUA STONES CRYING OUT. 'For the priests which bare the ark
stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished ...
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The National Oath at Shechem
... THE BOOK OF JOSHUA THE NATIONAL OATH AT SHECHEM. 'And Joshua said unto the people. ...
And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the Lord.22. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the national oath at shechem.htm

The Kingdom Conquering
... III THE KINGDOM CONQUERING. Joshua Page Judges Page. Ruth Page. JOSHUA. I. Pictorial
Device: Map. Draw map of Palestine, locating the tribes. ...
/.../palmer/a birds-eye view of the bible/iii the kingdom conquering.htm

Joshua's (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia DAY, JOSHUA'S LONG. See BETH-HORON, THE BATTLE
OF. Multi-Version Concordance Joshua's (3 Occurrences). ...
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Battle (282 Occurrences)
... 1. The Political Situation 2. Joshua's Strategy 3. Joshua's Command to the Sun and
Moon 4. The Astronomical Relations of the Sun and Moon 5. The "Silence" of ...
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Bethhoron (12 Occurrences)
... Between the two places was the ascent and descent of Beth-horon, leading from Gibeon
down to the western plain (Joshua 10:10, 11; 18:13, 14), down which the ...
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Beth-horon (12 Occurrences)
... Between the two places was the ascent and descent of Beth-horon, leading from Gibeon
down to the western plain (Joshua 10:10, 11; 18:13, 14), down which the ...
/b/beth-horon.htm - 30k

Jabin (8 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Discerner; the wise. (1.) A king of Hazor, at the time
of the entrance of Israel into Canaan (Joshua 11:1-14), whose overthrow and ...
/j/jabin.htm - 11k

Waters (386 Occurrences)
... me'-rom (me-merom; hudor Marron or hudor Merron): The place which was the scene
of Joshua's victory over Jabin and his confederates (Joshua 11:7), commonly ...
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Merom (2 Occurrences)
... It was the scene of the third and last great victory gained by Joshua over the
Canaanites (Joshua 11:5-7). It is not again mentioned in Scripture. ...
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Makkedah (8 Occurrences)
... Herdsman's place, one of the royal cities of the Canaanites (Joshua 12:16), near
which was a cave where the five kings who had confederated against Israel ...
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Exodus (2 Occurrences)
... 2. Date of Conquest of Palestine: We have several statements which show that the
Hebrew writers believed the conquest of Palestine by Joshua to have occurred ...
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Jephunneh (16 Occurrences)
... Nimble, or a beholder. (1.) The father of Caleb, who was Joshua's companion
in exploring Canaan (Numbers 13:6), a Kenezite (Joshua 14:14). ...
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