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Moshe and Yehoshua

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Content Parallels

Leadership	Title – Both Moshe and Yehoshua are referred to as "עֶבֶד י"י".‎1  They are the only two leaders in Tanakh to merit the title. Encouragement needed – At the beginning of their careers each leader lacks confidence. Moshe asks, "Who am I to go to Paroh", leading Hashem to prod him. Yehoshua says nothing, but is repeatedly encouraged, "be strong and have courage". Goodbye speeches
Similar Events	Spies – Both Moshe and Yehoshua send spies to check out the land before the intended conquest. Splitting of water – The miracle of the splitting of Yam Suf is repeated in the time of Yehoshua as the Jordan is similarly cut. Pesach – The Pesach is sacrificed before the major events of each era, the Exodus and the Conquest. Revelation – At the burning bush, an angel tells Moshe to remove his sandals, since the land upon which he stands is holy.  In Yericho, a messenger tells Yehoshua the same.
Fulfillment of Tasks	Tasks begin by Moshe are completed by Yehoshua: Conquest – Moshe aids the nation to conquer the eastern side of the Jordan, while Yehoshua conquers the west. Promise of 2 1/2 tribes – Yehoshua ensures that the 2/12 tribes fulfill their promise to Moshe and fight in the front lines. Blessings and curses – Yehoshua sets up the ceremony of blessings and curses at Mt. Eival and Mt. Gerezim as commanded by Moshe. Cities of Refuge – Moshe sets up three cities on the eastern side of the Jordan and Yehoshua designates the three cities on the western side.

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¹ Moshe is called an עֶבֶד י"י on 18 occasions, while Yehoshua is given the title twice (See Yehoshua 24:29 and Shofetim 2:8).