Joshua

[ josh-oo-uh ]

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noun

1. (in the Bible) the successor of Moses as leader of the Israelites.
2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. : Josh.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God is salvation.”

Joshua

/ ˈ��ɒʃʊə /

noun

Moses' successor, who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan
the book recounting his deeds

Joshua

In the Old Testament , the leader who brought the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses . Joshua is best known for his destruction of the city of Jericho. When Joshua was besieging the city, God instructed him to have his priests blow their trumpets and all his troops give a great shout. At the sound of the shout, the walls of the city collapsed, and Joshua's troops rushed in. ( See “ Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho .”)

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Hilgard principal Joshua Baum said the January wildfires likely also played a role by causing widespread business disruptions.

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New businesses are reinvigorating the small desert city of 29 Palms, located just 20 minutes from Joshua Tree.

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Joshua Tree National Park, a frequent refuge for stargazers, is preparing for a surge of visitors during the Perseid meteor shower this month.

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Promoter Eddie Hearn is confident Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua could still happen, and says all it takes is a direct message on social media between the fighters.

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The Red Devils will be without Joshua Zirzkee for the remainder of the season after the Dutchman sustained a hamstring injury against Newcastle.

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josh “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”

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