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Joshua Definition & Meaning

joshua
noun
  1. (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
  2. a book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses

"Joshua" in song lyrics

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  • "Nah, I'm goin out like Joshua"
    Sunz of Man f/ 7th Ambassador — Wicked Ways
  • "joshua 24 15"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the house f joshua"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does joshua mean?
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho a book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses
What part of speech is joshua?
Joshua is a noun.
How many definitions does joshua have?
Joshua has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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