Old Testament · Conquest of Canaan
Joshua
Who was Joshua?
Joshua was Moses’ successor who led Israel into the Promised Land and is remembered for the fall of Jericho.
RoleSuccessor of Moses who led Israel into the Promised Land
EraConquest of Canaan
Name meansThe LORD saves
MentorMoses
Known forJericho and the conquest
Famous line“As for me and my house…”
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 Joshua with the charge, “Be strong and courageous.”
Under his leadership Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground and saw the walls of Jericho fall. Joshua led the conquest and divided the land among the 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.”
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Joshua 1:9 “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 6:20 “So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it.” Joshua 24:15 “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!””
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.