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Moses' successor
Joshua
Conquest (c. 1400 BC) · c. 1500–1390 BC
Life
One of two faithful spies (with Caleb). Led Israel into Canaan, conquered the land, divided inheritance.
Led Israel across the Jordan; circled Jericho; renewed covenant at Shechem.
Key Facts
- Originally Hoshea, renamed Joshua
- Jordan crossing
- Jericho
- Sun stood still
- 'As for me and my house...'
Why this matters
His name in Greek is Iēsous — Jesus; foreshadows Christ leading His people into rest.