What was the relationship between Joshua and Jesus?
Joshua and Jesus have the same Hebrew name, which means “the Lord saves.” Numbers 13:16; Matthew 1:21
What the Bible says
Matthew 1:21
And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name JESUS. For he shall save his people from their sins.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
What the Church teaches
In Hebrew, Jesus means “God saves.” And the crossing of the Jordan, which Joshua led, points to Baptism.
Catechism 430; Catechism 1222 · Catechism of the Catholic Church
Did you know?
The Letter to the Hebrews says that Joshua did not give the people their final rest: that rest still awaits the people of God. Hebrews 4:8-9