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Who Was Joshua?
In short
Joshua was Moses' faithful assistant who became his successor, leading Israel across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. He is remembered for the fall of Jericho and for his unwavering courage.
His famous charge still rings out: 'And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.'
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
Joshua 24:15 · King James Version (public domain)
Joshua at a glance
| Name | Joshua |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | Joshua |
| Key passage on this page | Joshua 24:15 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Kings 18:21
- John 6:67-68
- Ruth 1:15-16
- Deuteronomy 29:18
- Ezekiel 20:39
- Acts 11:23
- Exodus 23:32-33
- Judges 6:10
- Exodus 23:24
- Genesis 18:19
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Joshua in the Bible?
Joshua appears in Joshua. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Joshua 24:15?
Readers most often set it next to 1 Kings 18:21, John 6:67-68, Ruth 1:15-16, Deuteronomy 29:18.
Why does Joshua matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Joshua is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Joshua and you know every person there by name. We bring you Joshua, Joshua. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read the key passage, Joshua 24:15, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Joshua's story says about God, not only about Joshua.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read the story of Joshua
You can read the story of Joshua in Joshua on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
