Josh·u·a 1 (j sh  - ) In the Bible, a Hebrew leader who succeeded Moses as leader of Israel. [Late Latin Ioshua, from Hebrew y hô ûa', Yahweh (is) salvation; see hwy in Semitic roots.] |
| Josh·u·a 2 (jsh-) n. Abbr. Josh. or Jos See Table at Bible. [After Joshua.] |
Joshua [ˈdʒɒʃʊə]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Moses' successor, who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the book recounting his deeds Douay spelling Josue [ˈdʒɒsjʊiː]
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| Noun | 1. |  Joshua - (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of JerichoOld Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
| 2. | Joshua - a book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
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