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Noun: Joshua  jó-sh(y)oo-u
  1. (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
     
  2. A book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses
    - Josue, Book of Joshua

Derived forms: Joshuas

Type of: book, religious leader

Part of: Nebiim, Nevi'im, Old Testament, Prophets

Encyclopedia: Joshua, Texas

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