Joshua(3)
Joshua in the Bible — the governor of Beersheba (?) (2KI 23:8). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “a savior; a deliverer”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Biography
Moses' assistant and successor, Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses' death. As a young man, he was one of twelve spies who explored Canaan, and only he and Caleb trusted God to give them victory. Joshua led the conquest of Canaan, including the miraculous fall of Jericho. He challenged Israel to choose whom they would serve, declaring his household would serve the Lord.
Significance
Joshua (whose name means 'the Lord saves') prefigures Jesus Christ as the one who leads God's people into their inheritance and rest.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
- Transliteration
- yəhoshua
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h saves
- Greek
- Ιησου
- Reference
- 2KI 23:8
- Strong's
- H3091
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joshua in the Bible?
Joshua is described in the Bible as the governor of Beersheba (?) (2KI 23:8).
What does the name Joshua mean?
The name Joshua means “a savior; a deliverer” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.