Joshua Becomes Israel’s Leader After Moses
Joshua had already been appointed by God to become Israel’s leader after Moses died. (Numbers 27: 18-23) We first met Joshua when Moses sent a man from each tribe to spy on the land of Canaan! Hoshea, son of Nun, from the tribe of Ephraim, was one of the chosen men. (Numbers 13:8) Moses changed his name to Joshua. (Number 13:10) Joshua is a Hebrew name, but means Jesus in Greek. Joshua and Caleb were the only men from the twelve spies to…