Tomb of Joshua Son of Nun
A Record 15,000 Mark Joshua's Memorial Eve A record 15,000 people were at the tomb of the Biblical leader Joshua on Thursday night to mark the anniversary of his death. .... By Maayana Miskin A record 15,000 people visited Joshua's Tomb on Thursday night to mark the anniversary of his passing. The Biblical leader Joshua was Moses' successor and led the Jewish people into the land of Israel upon their return from exile in Egypt. He is buried in Heres, in Samaria, a village dating back to Biblical times which is now a Palestinian Authority-controlled town. His tomb lies next to those of Nun, his father, and Calev ben Yefuneh, another Biblical leader from the same time period. Thursday night's visitors included Jews from across the religious spectrum, both men and women, of all ages, both Israelis and tourists. The event was the first to be made an official state celebration. Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Yona Metzger was present, as were M