Joshua
The ark of the covenant was placed on a rock in the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh.
The name Joshua means “a savior; a deliverer”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Samuel 6:14; only referred to as Joshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יְהוֹשׁוּעַJoshua
Mentions
- The cart came to the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh and stopped there near a large rock. The people chopped up the cart and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD.
- The number of gold rats also corresponded to the number of Philistine cities belonging to the five rulers—the fortified cities and their outlying villages. And the large rock on which they placed the ark of the LORD stands to this day in the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh.