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Who Was Joshua in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Joshua was Moses’ successor who led Israel into the promised land.
Joshua was one of the twelve spies and, with Caleb, trusted God when others were afraid. After Moses died he led Israel across the Jordan and into Canaan, starting with Jericho. Near the end of his life he challenged the people: “as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
Key verse
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
Where to read about Joshua
Numbers 13–14; Joshua 1–24
Quick quiz
1. Which city’s walls fell after Israel marched around it?
Jericho (Joshua 6).
2. Which other spy trusted God with Joshua?
Caleb.
3. Finish the quote: “as for me and my house…”
“…we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15).
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