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Joshua (Yehoshua in Hebrew) was Moses ’ successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The Bible describes Joshua as a devoted student, a saintly man, and a brilliant military commander.
Joshua in the Bible began life in Egypt as a slave, under cruel Egyptian taskmasters, but he rose to become one of the greatest leaders of Israel through faithful obedience to God. As successor to Moses, Joshua led the people of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan.
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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.
Joshua was a major figure in the events of the Exodus. He was charged by Moses with selecting and commanding a militia group for their first battle after exiting Egypt, against the Amalekites in Rephidim, [25] in which they were victorious.
Historical Context: Joshua is set in the late Bronze Age, around the 13th century BC, during the conquest of Canaan. It follows the Israelites’ 40-year journey in the wilderness and marks the beginning of their settlement in the Promised Land. This period is characterized by the transition from nomadic life to a more settled, agrarian society.