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Moses Blesses Joshua Before the High Priest (watercolor circa 1896–1902 by James Tissot) Joshua was a major figure in the events of the Exodus. He was charged by Moses with selecting and commanding a militia group for their first battle after exiting Egypt, against the Amalekites in Rephidim, in which they were victorious.
Joshua 1. God Instructs Joshua. ( Deuteronomy 11:8–17) 1 Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.
Chapter 1 commences "after the death of Moses" and presents the first of three important moments in Joshua marked with major speeches and reflections by the main characters; here first God, and then Joshua, make speeches about the goal of conquest of the Promised Land; in chapter 12, the narrator looks back on the conquest; and in chapter 23 ...
Joshua Installed as Leader - After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to ...
Jun 6, 2020 · As successor to Moses, Joshua led the people of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan. Joshua in the Bible. Known for: After the death of Moses, Joshua became the leader of Israel, successfully directing the Israelite army in its conquest of the Promised Land. He also served as an Old Testament type of Christ.
God’s Commission to Joshua - After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: “Moses My servant is dead. Now ...
Joshua’s final words to Israel. Key Individuals. 1. Joshua: successor of Moses who will bring Israel into the land of blessing. 2. Rahab: a converted former harlot in Jericho who saved her life by hiding two Israelite spies. 3. Achan: Israelite soldier who was executed for his sin of stealing which led to the defeat of his fellow soldiers in ...
Joshua was an agent both of grace (e.g., in the case of Rahab) and of damnation in the holy war of Yahweh against the seven wicked nations in the Promised Land, just as Jesus is both Savior and Judge of all men, who metes out death as well as life.
Joshua, the leader of the Israelite tribes after the death of Moses, who conquered Canaan and distributed its lands to the 12 tribes. His story is told in the Old Testament Book of Joshua. According to the biblical book named after him, Joshua was the personally appointed successor to Moses.
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