Joshua was a major figure in the events of the Exodus. He was charged by Moses with selecting and commanding a militia group for their first battle after exiting Egypt, against the Amalekites in Rephidim, [25] in which they were victorious.
Joshua (Yehoshua in Hebrew) was Moses ’ successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The Bible describes Joshua as a devoted student, a saintly man, and a brilliant military commander.
Joshua is best known as Moses’ second in command who takes over and leads the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses’ death.