Joshua 12:6 lists the kings defeated by Moses east of the Jordan, setting the stage for Joshua's conquest.

Exodus 17:9-13 shows Joshua leading battle under Moses, establishing his role as aide and future leader—background to Joshua 1:1.

Exodus 24:13 shows Joshua as Moses' assistant on Sinai, establishing his long-standing role before succeeding Moses.

Numbers 11:28 depicts Joshua as Moses' assistant from youth, protective of Moses' authority, foreshadowing his leadership.

Numbers 13:16 reveals Joshua was originally named Hoshea; Moses renamed him Joshua, highlighting his new role as God's deliverer.

Deuteronomy 1:38 contains God's command through Moses that Joshua will lead Israel into the Promised Land, directly fulfilled here.

Deuteronomy 31:3 foretells that Joshua will cross the Jordan ahead of Israel, with God going before them — now being fulfilled.

Deuteronomy 31:23 records God's commissioning of Joshua with 'be strong and courageous,' the same command repeated in Joshua 1.

Deuteronomy 34:5 records Moses' death as 'servant of the LORD', directly matching the event opening Joshua 1:1.

Deuteronomy 34:9 explains Joshua was filled with wisdom through Moses' laying on of hands, setting the stage for his leadership here.

In Nehemiah 9:23, the prayer recounts God bringing Israel into the promised land — exactly the mission Joshua was commissioned to lead after Moses' death.

Acts 7:45 references Joshua leading the conquest and bringing the tabernacle into the land, tying the event to early church history.