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Biblical character, briefly teasing (6)

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joshua

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(Other definitions for joshua that I've seen before include "6th Old Testament book" , "OT prophet" , "The -- Tree, U2 album; successor to Moses" , "Moses's successor, victor of the Battle of Jericho" , "He succeeded Moses and fought the battle of Jericho" .)

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