Who was Joshua in the Bible?
Joshua was Moses’ successor who led Israel into the Promised Land and is remembered for the fall of Jericho and the famous pledge, "as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Joshua served as Moses’ assistant and was one of only two spies who trusted God to give Israel the land. When Moses died, God commissioned him with the charge, "Be strong and courageous."
Under his leadership Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground and saw the walls of Jericho fall. He led the conquest and divided the land among the twelve tribes.
At the end of his life he gathered the people and called for decision: "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD" (Joshua 24:15) — a line that has steadied generations of families.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.