Joshua’s personal history prepared him well as a leader for the great conquest. The conquest of Caanan began about 1405 B.C. Joshua’s leadership of Israel covered about twenty-five years. Living near the end of Israel’s oppression in Egypt, Joshua witnessed God’s dreadful ten plague judgments, the first Passover, the miraculous Red Sea crossing, and the supernatural signs and judgments during Israel’s wilderness journeys. Joshua served Moses as military leader in many battles of war, and he alone accompanied Moses up to Mt. Sinai when God gave Israel the Ten Commandments. As Moses’ assistant, Joshua demonstrated an intense devotion and heart for God by often tarrying long in the presence of God. Joshua was a mighty warrior who truste
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