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According to the Book of Joshua, the brilliant military commander, Joshua, led the Israelites to conquer Canaan, with the help of God.
The strong consensus of modern historians is that the Israelites never conquered Canaan, that they were themselves rural Canaanites who migrated peacefully from the region of the rich coastal cities into the hitherto sparsely populated hinterland. Lawrence E. Stager says ('Forging an Identity', in The Oxford History of the Biblical World) of the thirty one cities said to be taken by Joshua and the Israelites, twenty have been plausibly identified with excavation sites. Of these, only Bethel and Hazor show evidence of cultural discontinuity consistent with an invasion, and it is even debated whether the destruction of Hazor XIII was as late as that of Late Bronze Age Bethel. There was no conquest of Canaan - the story of Joshua and his military genius evolved centuries later, to provide the Hebrew people with a glorious past.
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Who promised the land to the Jews?
God promised the promised land to the Israelites.
What was Joshua occupation?
Joshua's occupation in the Bible was that of a military leader and commander. He succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites and led them in the conquest of the Promised Land. He is also known for his role in the Battle of Jericho, where the walls of the city famously came tumbling down after the Israelites marched around it for seven days.
Who took over as leader of the isralites after Moses?
After Moses, Joshua took over as the leader of the Israelites. He was appointed by Moses to lead the people into the Promised Land and is known for his role in the conquest of Canaan. Joshua's leadership is detailed in the biblical book of Joshua, where he guides the Israelites in their military campaigns and the division of the land among the tribes.
The land god promised to the Israelites?
The land refered to as the promised land is called Cannan.
When did Joshua become leader?
Joshua became the leader of the Israelites after the death of Moses, around 1200-1250 BCE. He led the Israelites into the Promised Land, following God's commands.
The promised land you are referring to is the land that was promised to the Israelites when they left Egypt?
Yes.
Who is the Israelites' leader who guided them into the Promised Land?
According to the Torah, that would be Gcd. During the same period of time, their political and military leader, teacher, and emissary to and from HQ was Moses, but every 'GPS' start, stop, and turn instruction was displayed without any help from him or need for it. Such was the setup from the Exodus and for the following 40 years, up to the threshold of the promised land. In your question, you refer to "into" the land, and that leader was Joshua.
Whom did God appoint to be the leader of Israel after Moses?
Joshua was the leader of the Israelites after the death of Moses. It was him that led them across the Jordan River into the promised land (Canaan.)
What was the name of the other leader who helped Joshua lead the israelites to the promised land?
Caleb the son of Jephunneh -- Numbers 14 :38
What was the israelites promised land?
Canaan, a.k.a. Israel.
Shortest time for Israelites to get to Promised Land?
The Israelites probably could have (and did) reached the Promised Land in 6-9 months. Because of their disobedience, they had to wander for 40 years.
How many Israelites entered the Promised Land, according to the Bible verse?
According to the Bible verse, only two Israelites, Joshua and Caleb, entered the Promised Land.
