In Jewish tradition, Joshua is remembered as Moses’ successor, a faithful transmitter of tradition, and a model of obedience and leadership. His military role is important, but later interpretation often emphasizes his place in the continuity and protection of the divine teaching. In Christianity, Joshua is sometimes read as a prefiguration of Jesus, with the conquest interpreted allegorically as a spiritual struggle rather than physical warfare.
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