Bible Discussion Thread

Was Joshua a slave in Egypt or was he born free, touched by Mose hand.

See post below from Spencer that says that Joshua was 40 when he was sent to spy out the land. This was in the first few years of travel. The Israelites wandered for 40 years after that. So, Yes, Joshua was a slave in Egypt.

Hi Gigi I know that you like looking up info on the Bible look up the significance of the number forty you'll get

blessed.

Thank you, Rick

Hi again,

I a quick google, some say that he was 20 yrs, when he left Egypt, others say he was 40 yrs old. I am not aware of a Scripture verse that specifies his age during the wanderings, or when he spied out the land, or led the Israelites across the Jordan river.

If anyone knows, please, supply a source I can go to to discover more. Thanks.

I think that Joshua was a child in Egypt when the Israelites exited that land. You may google your question and get more information. I hope you come back and share what you have found out.

Hi Sister GiGi.

perhaps we can draw estimates off of this passage.

Joshua 14:7. Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart.

Thanks for finding that verse, Spencer. Now the matter is settled. I am glad to know this.

You're welcome.

God bless.

Great! So good to know. So Joshua was almost 40 when they left Egypt. I am glad you found this. Thanks!