Bible Dictionary
Joshua
Joshua son of Nun succeeded Moses as leader of Israel. He led the people across the Jordan, conquered much of Canaan, distributed the land among the tribes, and renewed the covenant before his death.
Biblical Usage
Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land and renewed the people’s commitment to the Lord before his death. His name appears in forms including Jehoshua, Jeshua, and Jesus, and he is regarded in the supplied material as a type of Christ.
Scripture References
Numbers 13:16
Acts 7:45
Hebrews 4:8
Exodus 17:8-16
Exodus 32:17
Numbers 13:17
Deuteronomy 31:23
Joshua 1:1
Joshua 11:18-23
Joshua 12:24
Joshua 24
Exodus 17:9
Exodus 17:13
1 Chronicles 7:27
Numbers 14:6
Numbers 27:18
Joshua 23:24
1 Samuel 6:14
1 Samuel 6:18
2 Kings 23:8
Haggai 1:14
Haggai 2:12
Zechariah 3:1