Joshua
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A book in the Old Testament: "Joshua" is the name of a book in the Old Testament of the Bible that describes the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua.
- A biblical figure: "Joshua" is the name of the Israelite leader who succeeded Moses and led the people into the Promised Land (Canaan).
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Biblical book):
- The story of the battle of Jericho is told in the Book of Joshua.
- We studied the fall of Ai in our lesson on Joshua.
Proper noun (Biblical figure):
- After Moses died, Joshua became the leader of the Israelites.
- Joshua is famous for the miraculous collapse of Jericho's walls.
Advanced Usage
- "Joshua tree": A type of yucca plant native to the southwestern United States, named by Mormon settlers who thought its shape resembled the biblical Joshua raising his arms in prayer.
- The Joshua trees create a unique landscape in the Mojave Desert.
Variants and Related Words
- Joshuah (n): An archaic or variant spelling of Joshua.
- Jehoshua (n): A Hebrew form of the name Joshua.
Synonyms
- Successor: One who follows another in a position (in the context of succeeding Moses).
- Commander: A leader of a military force (in the context of leading the Israelite army).
Noun
- a book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses
- (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho