joshua

• Имя собственное, относящееся к библейскому персонажу, который наследовал Моисею и ввёл израильтян в Землю Обетованную, известному разрушением Иерихона, а также книге Ветхого Завета, повествующей о его руководстве.

A proper noun referring to the biblical figure who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land, notably remembered for the destruction of Jericho, as well as the Old Testament book recounting his leadership.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Biblical figureB2formal

   In the Old Testament, the leader who succeeded Moses and guided the Israelites into the Promised Land, famously known for the battle of Jericho.

   Иисус Навин

   • Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River.
   • The walls of Jericho fell after Joshua's army marched around them.
   • According to the Bible, Joshua was a faithful servant of God.

2. Book of the BibleB2formal

   The sixth book of the Old Testament, which recounts the story of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership.

   Книга Иисуса Навина

   • The Book of Joshua describes the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes.
   • Scholars study the Book of Joshua for its historical and theological insights.
   • In the Book of Joshua, the sun is said to have stood still during a battle.

   Synonymsjosue