<P> Joshua was at first a fierce warrior . He was chosen as the representative from his tribe , Ephraim , to explore the land of Canaan , and was in agreement with Caleb that the Promised Land could be conquered . After the incident with the 12 spies , Joshua lived through the 40 year wandering period , and was named successor to Moses as instructed by God . Joshua completed the task of leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and of taking possession of it . Joshua also was the leader in renewing the Mosaic covenant with their God . </P>
<P> Joshua was at first a fierce warrior . He was chosen as the representative from his tribe , Ephraim , to explore the land of Canaan , and was in agreement with Caleb that the Promised Land could be conquered . After the incident with the 12 spies , Joshua lived through the 40 year wandering period , and was named successor to Moses as instructed by God . Joshua completed the task of leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and of taking possession of it . Joshua also was the leader in renewing the Mosaic covenant with their God . </P>
who led the israelites into the promised land
who led the israelites into the promised land
Joshua
Joshua