Joshua
Joshua was the governor of Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah.
The name Joshua means “a savior; a deliverer”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Kings 23:8; only referred to as Joshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יְהוֹשׁוּעַJoshua
Mentions
- Then Josiah brought all the priests from the cities of Judah and desecrated the high places, from Geba to Beersheba, where the priests had burned incense. He tore down the high places of the gates at the entrance of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which was to the left of the city gate.