Faith & Reason Nexus

Meaning of Joshua’s Name: The name “Joshua” signifies “salvation” according to Numbers 13:8.
Author and Timing: Joshua and Not precisely dated
Position in the Bible: Holy Bible
Chapters: 24
Verses: 658
Words: 18,858
Observations about Joshua

• Joshua’s journey: From being a slave in Egypt to becoming a conqueror in Canaan.
• Leadership:
  • Became Israel’s leader at 85.
  • Led Israel for 25 years.
  • Passed away at the age of 110.

Joshua’s Role in the Bible:One of the 12 spies sent by Moses from Kadesh Barnea.Positive report with Caleb; allowed to live in Canaan.
Qualities: Obedient faith, great courage, dedication to God and His Word.
Book Overview: Focus on entering, conquering, and occupying the Land of Canaan. Starts with the promise of conquest (1:2-3) and concludes with the completion of conquest (23:14).

• Joshua’s Military Campaigns:
  • Three campaigns over 7 years, engaging over 30 armies.
    • 1st: Central Canaan (Joshua 6-8)
    • 2nd: Southern Canaan (Joshua 9-10)
    • 3rd: Northern Campaign (Joshua 11-12)

Strategies Used by Joshua: Utilized the “divide and conquer” method, separating Southern Canaan from the Northern part.
Joshua’s Challenge: Presented in Joshua 24:15: “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Fulfillment of Promise: The Book of Joshua fulfills the land promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12:6: “To your descendants I will give this land.”