God’s Military Leader
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Bible Reference: Exodus, Deuteronomy, Numbers, Joshua
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- Joshua was first noted in the Bible as a commander of the Israelites in their battle against the Amalekites where God gave them victory.
- He attended the needs of Moses and journeyed with him and was the first to see him after he received the Ten Commandments.
- He was put in charge of the Tabernacle by Moses when it was moved after the Israelites worshiped the golden calf.
- He served as a spy along with the twelve that were sent out to investigate the Promised Land and along with Caleb and was the only one to believe that the Israelites could take the land.
- For their bravery and courage, Joshua and Caleb were spared God’s punishment and were allowed to enter the Promised Land.
- God spoke to Joshua and gave him direct encouragement to step into the task of leadership.
- He succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites and led them to conquer the land of Canaan.
- He led the people in the crossing of the Jordan River, which was at flood stage, and God parted it so they could cross on dry land.
- His military conquests included Jericho, Ai, Gibeon, and many others where God gave him victory.
- When the Israelites sinned and were defeated, Joshua eliminated the offenders and got rid of the sinful spirit of the nation.
- Joshua set up the Tabernacle in Shiloh where he lived and continued to administer the affairs of the nation of Israel.
- After giving two final addresses acknowledging how God had fulfilled His promises and reminding the people of their covenant to follow the law that God had set up, he died at the age of 110.
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