Ben Sira 46:1

1 Joshua son of Nun was mighty in war, and was the successor of Moses in the prophetic office. He became, as his name implies, a great savior of God's elect, to take vengeance on the enemies that rose against them, so that he might give Israel its inheritance.

Ben Sira 46:1 In-Context

1 Joshua son of Nun was mighty in war, and was the successor of Moses in the prophetic office. He became, as his name implies, a great savior of God's elect, to take vengeance on the enemies that rose against them, so that he might give Israel its inheritance.

2 How glorious he was when he lifted his hands and brandished his sword against the cities!

3 Who before him ever stood so firm? For he waged the wars of the Lord.

4 Was it not through him that the sun stood still and one day became as long as two?

5 He called upon the Most High, the Mighty One, when enemies pressed him on every side, and the great Lord answered him with hailstones of mighty power.

Footnotes

• [a]. Gk [his]