Bible Characters · Exodus & Conquest

Joshua

Moses' assistant, who led Israel across the Jordan and into the land of Canaan after Moses died.

Exodus & Conquest189 references in 10 booksIn theological review

The facts, as Scripture gives them

Lived
Died at 110 years (Joshua 24:29). Dates not given in Scripture.
Region
Egypt and the wilderness with Israel, then the land of Canaan. (Exodus 17:9; Joshua 1:2-4)
Work
Assistant of Moses, then leader of Israel after him. (Joshua 1:1)

Key verses

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 (BSB)

But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!

Joshua 24:15 (BSB)

What they did

  • Led Israel's army in its first battle, against Amalek at Rephidim, and won while Moses' hands were held up. (Exodus 17:9-13)
  • Brought back a good report of Canaan with Caleb and urged the people to trust God, when the other spies spread fear. (Numbers 14:6-9)
  • Was commissioned before the congregation to succeed Moses, with a portion of his authority. (Numbers 27:18-23)
  • Led Israel across the Jordan on dry ground, and took Jericho as its walls fell. (Joshua 3:14-17; Joshua 6:20)
  • Divided the conquered land among the tribes as their inheritance. (Joshua 13:7; Joshua 18:10)
  • Challenged Israel at Shechem: choose this day whom you will serve; as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15)

Family

Father
Nun (Exodus 33:11)

Connected to

  • Moses: The leader he served and succeeded (Joshua 1:1; Numbers 27:18-23)
  • Caleb: Fellow spy and fellow believer in God's promise (Numbers 14:6-9)
  • Rahab: The woman of Jericho who hid his spies and was spared with her family (Joshua 2:1-6; Joshua 6:25)

Mentioned in

Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1 Kings, 1 Chronicles, Nehemiah, Acts, Hebrews.

Every reference (189)

Exodus 17:9 · Exodus 17:10 · Exodus 17:13 · Exodus 17:14 · Exodus 24:13 · Exodus 32:17 · Exodus 33:11 · Numbers 11:28 · Numbers 13:16 · Numbers 14:6 · Numbers 14:30 · Numbers 14:38 · Numbers 26:65 · Numbers 27:18 · Numbers 27:22 · Numbers 32:12 · Numbers 32:28 · Numbers 34:17 · Deuteronomy 1:38 · Deuteronomy 3:21 · Deuteronomy 3:28 · Deuteronomy 31:3 · Deuteronomy 31:7 · Deuteronomy 31:14 · Deuteronomy 31:23 · Deuteronomy 32:44 · Deuteronomy 34:9 · Joshua 1:1 · Joshua 1:10 · Joshua 1:12 · Joshua 1:16 · Joshua 2:1 · Joshua 2:23 · Joshua 2:24 · Joshua 3:1 · Joshua 3:5 · Joshua 3:6 · Joshua 3:7 · Joshua 3:9 · Joshua 3:10 · Joshua 4:1 · Joshua 4:4 · Joshua 4:5 · Joshua 4:8 · Joshua 4:9 · Joshua 4:10 · Joshua 4:14 · Joshua 4:15 · Joshua 4:17 · Joshua 4:20 · Joshua 5:2 · Joshua 5:3 · Joshua 5:4 · Joshua 5:7 · Joshua 5:9 · Joshua 5:13 · Joshua 5:14 · Joshua 5:15 · Joshua 6:2 · Joshua 6:6 · Joshua 6:8 · Joshua 6:10 · Joshua 6:12 · Joshua 6:16 · Joshua 6:22 · Joshua 6:25 · Joshua 6:26 · Joshua 6:27 · Joshua 7:2 · Joshua 7:3 · Joshua 7:6 · Joshua 7:7 · Joshua 7:10 · Joshua 7:16 · Joshua 7:19 · Joshua 7:20 · Joshua 7:22 · Joshua 7:23 · Joshua 7:24 · Joshua 7:25 · Joshua 8:1 · Joshua 8:3 · Joshua 8:9 · Joshua 8:10 · Joshua 8:13 · Joshua 8:15 · Joshua 8:16 · Joshua 8:18 · Joshua 8:21 · Joshua 8:23 · Joshua 8:26 · Joshua 8:27 · Joshua 8:28 · Joshua 8:29 · Joshua 8:30 · Joshua 8:35 · Joshua 9:2 · Joshua 9:3 · Joshua 9:6 · Joshua 9:8 · Joshua 9:15 · Joshua 9:22 · Joshua 9:24 · Joshua 9:27 · Joshua 10:1 · Joshua 10:4 · Joshua 10:6 · Joshua 10:7 · Joshua 10:8 · Joshua 10:9 · Joshua 10:12 · Joshua 10:15 · Joshua 10:17 · Joshua 10:18 · Joshua 10:20 · Joshua 10:21 · Joshua 10:22 · Joshua 10:24 · Joshua 10:25 · Joshua 10:26 · Joshua 10:27 · Joshua 10:28 · Joshua 10:29 · Joshua 10:31 · Joshua 10:33 · Joshua 10:34 · Joshua 10:36 · Joshua 10:38 · Joshua 10:40 · Joshua 10:41 · Joshua 10:42 · Joshua 10:43 · Joshua 11:6 · Joshua 11:7 · Joshua 11:9 · Joshua 11:10 · Joshua 11:12 · Joshua 11:13 · Joshua 11:15 · Joshua 11:16 · Joshua 11:18 · Joshua 11:21 · Joshua 11:23 · Joshua 12:7 · Joshua 13:1 · Joshua 14:1 · Joshua 14:6 · Joshua 14:13 · Joshua 15:13 · Joshua 17:4 · Joshua 17:14 · Joshua 17:15 · Joshua 17:17 · Joshua 18:3 · Joshua 18:8 · Joshua 18:9 · Joshua 18:10 · Joshua 19:49 · Joshua 19:51 · Joshua 20:1 · Joshua 21:1 · Joshua 22:1 · Joshua 22:6 · Joshua 22:7 · Joshua 23:1 · Joshua 23:2 · Joshua 24:1 · Joshua 24:2 · Joshua 24:19 · Joshua 24:21 · Joshua 24:22 · Joshua 24:24 · Joshua 24:25 · Joshua 24:26 · Joshua 24:27 · Joshua 24:28 · Joshua 24:29 · Joshua 24:31 · Judges 1:1 · Judges 2:6 · Judges 2:7 · Judges 2:8 · Judges 2:21 · Judges 2:23 · 1 Kings 16:34 · 1 Chronicles 7:27 · Nehemiah 8:17 · Acts 7:45 · Hebrews 4:8

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