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Hebrew Bible / Old Testament · Person profile

Joshua

Joshua first appears as Moses’ assistant and a scout, then becomes the leader who brings Israel across the Jordan. The book bearing his name combines battle narratives, land allotments and covenant renewal.

Why this person matters

Joshua in the larger story

Joshua links wilderness tradition to life in the land. His final assembly at Shechem frames allegiance as an ongoing choice rather than a completed conquest.

Key moments and where to read them

  1. Commissioned after Moses

    Joshua receives a charge to lead and to remain attentive to Torah.

    Joshua 1:1–9

  2. Crossing the Jordan

    The people cross and set up memorial stones.

    Joshua 3–4

  3. Covenant at Shechem

    Joshua reviews the story and calls the people to choose whom they will serve.

    Joshua 24

Primary reference trail

Exodus 17:8–16 · Numbers 13–14 · Deuteronomy 31 · Joshua 1–24

The references above locate the profile’s central claims. They are not a concordance of every possible allusion or later tradition concerning Joshua.