Joshua was the trusted military commander and successor to Moses. Selected as one of twelve scouts to explore Canaan, Joshua and Caleb stood apart by affirming that the people were capable of conquering the territory according to the covenant promises given to Abraham and Sarah.
Leadership of Israel
Following the death of Moses at the edge of Moab, Joshua assumed leadership of the nation. He oversaw the crossing of the Jordan River and directed the initial military campaigns throughout Canaan, including the fall of Jericho and the assembly at Shechem.
Settlement of the Land
Under Joshua's direction, the territory of the Promised Land was formally apportioned among the twelve tribes of Israel. His leadership bridged the formative wilderness era with the permanent settlement of the nation within its ancestral homeland.