Comments on: Joshua in the Bible

By: Nestor Fader

Nestor Fader — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:41:53 +0000

In reply to Graygoosegosling. God made the sun, so He can do do whatever He desires.

By: Leslie Anna

Leslie Anna — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:53:52 +0000

In reply to Graygoosegosling. It’s Gods universe why the Unbelief?

By: EJ

EJ — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:21:17 +0000

In reply to Graygoosegosling.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/3224-years-later-scientists-see-first-ever-recorded-eclipse-in-joshuas-battle/

It is verified by science.

By: Graygoosegosling

Graygoosegosling — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:47:43 +0000

Anyone who believes God made the sun stand still in the sky is unbelievably ignorant or gullible.

By: brentd4

brentd4 — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 23:31:11 +0000

I’m surprised that not one person has identified the real purpose of the story of Joshua and how it relates to us today and into the future. Joshua’s real name in Hebrew was Yehoshau. He is the archetypal of Christ the archetype. Christ’s real name in Hebrew/Aramaic is Yehoshua, or Yeshua for short, which is equivalent to the English name Joshua. Joshua/Jesus’ name means “God is salvation.” Thus the stories of all Joshua’s in the Old Testament including Joshua the High Priest shed light on the true nature of Christ and His purposes. In Revelation we are told that when Christ returns He will be exactly like Joshua was in the conquest of Canaan.
Revelation 19:11-16 “Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”

By: Kurt

Kurt — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:26:26 +0000

JEHOVAH WAS WITH JOSHUA
Let us turn the clock back some 35 centuries. Forty years have passed since millions of Israelites were delivered from Egyptian bondage under the mighty hand of Jehovah. The prophet Moses has taken the lead. Now at the age of 120, he views the Promised Land from a distance and then dies atop Mount Nebo. His successor is Joshua, a man “full of the spirit of wisdom.” (Deut. 34:1-9) The Israelites are about to take possession of Canaan. To succeed as their leader, Joshua will need God-given wisdom. He will also have to exercise faith in Jehovah and prove to be courageous and strong.—Deut. 31:22, 23.
The wisdom, courage, and faith shown by Joshua during the long conquest of Canaan must have strengthened the Israelites.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200273168

By: dianes42

dianes42 — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:40:13 +0000

Stephania, I agree with you. Joshua believed and obeyed God-much unlike God’s people. That’s why they didn’t make it. This is the lesson we need today.
Also, a loving God knew that not all of us would know Hebrew and the different translations. That;s why He gave us His Holy Spirit. His Word is spirit and therefore spiritually discerned, The Holy Spirit is the best teacher and all we have to do is ask. Even Jesus said to ” ask and it will be given unto you.”

By: Joshua Zambrano

Joshua Zambrano — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:19:55 +0000

1200 B.C. seems too late a date, 1400-1450 B.C. seems more likely as the date for the book of Joshua. See e.g. the Soleb Inscription, Hatshepsut’s mention of Hyksos being banished, and Amarna Tablets.

Interesting article, but I disagree with the claim that God would be angry over people not attending Joshua’s funeral. Actually the Mosaic Law discouraged special mourning for the dead including cutting of flesh, e.g. Leviticus 21.

By: Robert Gibbons Sr.

Robert Gibbons Sr. — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:20:50 +0000

Using a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance, you can do a pretty good job. What do you think?

By: Michael Fine

Michael Fine — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 18:37:16 +0000

Joshua’s apparent rejection after the conquest of the land reminds me of the British public voting Churchill out of office after World War II ….