Hoshea (Joshua)

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Hoshea, also known as Joshua or Jeshua, was the son of Nun from the tribe of Ephraim, who succeeded Moses and led Israel into Canaan.

About Hoshea (Joshua)

The original name of Joshua, the son of Nun. Joshua later became Moses's successor as leader of the Israelites. Moses changed Joshua's name from Hoshea to Joshua (Numbers 13:8, 16).

See Joshua (Person) #1.

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Key References

Numbers 13:8

from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun;

Numbers 13:16

These were the names of the men Moses sent to spy out the land; and Moses gave to Hoshea son of Nun the name Joshua.

All Scripture References (2)

Numbers (2)
Numbers 13:8

from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun;

Numbers 13:16

These were the names of the men Moses sent to spy out the land; and Moses gave to Hoshea son of Nun the name Joshua.