Joshua study section
Joshua key people
From Joshua and Caleb to Rahab and Achan, these figures show that faith, not bloodline, marks the people of God.
Key figures
The LORD
The divine warrior who goes before Israel, fights for them, and gives them the land He promised
The commander of the army of the LORD
The One who appears to Joshua with drawn sword and receives his worship on holy ground (5:13-15)
Joshua
Moses’ successor, who leads Israel across the Jordan and into the land, and calls them to serve the LORD
Caleb
Joshua’s fellow faithful spy, who at eighty-five claims Hebron, still “wholly following the LORD”
Rahab
The Canaanite of Jericho whose faith saves her household and brings her into the line of Christ
Achan
The Israelite whose hidden theft of devoted things brings defeat at Ai and judgment on himself
Eleazar the priest
Aaron’s son, who casts lots with Joshua to apportion the inheritance
The Gibeonites
The Canaanites who deceive Israel into a treaty and become servants at the sanctuary
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