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| − | Joshua was | + | Joshua was an early leader of the [[Exodus]]-era [[Hebrew]]s, and a political successor to [[Moses]]. He was the main military figure of the Hebrews during the conquest on [[Canaan]]. He is accounted one of the first [[Judges of Israel]]. The story of Joshua can be found in the books of [[Exodus]], [[Numbers]] and [[Joshua (Biblical book)|Joshua]], the last of which taking its name from him. |
Joshua is commonly believed to have lived sometime during the late Bronze Age (rought 1200 BC), however as of yet there is little archeological or historical evidence to determine the exact dates of the events referred to in the Bible, and there is much debate in archeological circles over the historical authenticity of the bibical account. | Joshua is commonly believed to have lived sometime during the late Bronze Age (rought 1200 BC), however as of yet there is little archeological or historical evidence to determine the exact dates of the events referred to in the Bible, and there is much debate in archeological circles over the historical authenticity of the bibical account. | ||
Revision as of 22:39, March 24, 2007
Joshua was an early leader of the Exodus-era Hebrews, and a political successor to Moses. He was the main military figure of the Hebrews during the conquest on Canaan. He is accounted one of the first Judges of Israel. The story of Joshua can be found in the books of Exodus, Numbers and Joshua, the last of which taking its name from him.
Joshua is commonly believed to have lived sometime during the late Bronze Age (rought 1200 BC), however as of yet there is little archeological or historical evidence to determine the exact dates of the events referred to in the Bible, and there is much debate in archeological circles over the historical authenticity of the bibical account.
The Biblical account of Joshua's conquest of Canaan can be summarized as follows-
He killed the entire population of Jericho and Ai, the former through divine intervention in the form of the cities walls collapsing before the defenders, and the latter through trickery. He went on to defeate the combined forces of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. It was during this battle that Joshua was said to "command the sun to stand still in the sky" so that the battle could continue. Before Joshua's death, the land was divided amoung the twelve tribes of Isreal, including much of the land that remained to be conquered.
A famous quote by Joshua is 'As for me and my house I will serve the LORD.' This quote can often be seen on Christain memorabelia and merchandise.