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Joshua
Josh·u·a [ jóshoo ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. biblical character: in the Bible, Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites
2. book of Bible: a book of the Bible that describes the Hebrew invasion and partition of Canaan under Joshua's command
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