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Joshua

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Biblical Character

The Resume

    Appears in the Old Testament Book of Joshua
    Succeeded Moses as the leader of the Jews
    Won many military battles, including Jericho, Ai, Jerusalem, Hebron, Jerimoth, Lachis and Eglon
    Also known as ‘Yehoshúa’

Why he might be annoying:

    The Bible depicts him as a brutal military conqueror.
    He tortured, humiliated and killed his military opponents.
    Modern critics have accused him of genocide.
    He ordered the Ark of the Covenant to be buried, and no one has ever found it.
    He allegedly won the Battle of Jericho with magic (cheating).
    He established the tradition of circumcising male infants (thanks a lot).

Why he might not be annoying:

    Unlike many Biblical figures, he may actually have existed.
    He was Moses’ sidekick.
    He was the child of slaves.
    He’s remembered in a catchy spiritual, ‘Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.’
    The missing Ark of the Covenant inspired ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 35 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 39 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 62 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 54 Votes: 37.04% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 108 Votes: 54.63% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 42 Votes: 40.48% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 64 Votes: 39.06% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 195 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 278 Votes: 46.04% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 262 Votes: 41.60% Annoying