In the Bible, Joshua's father was Nun. He is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Exodus, Numbers, and Joshua. Nun was a faithful Israelite and an important figure in the Israelite community during their time in the wilderness and the conquest of Canaan.
One of the most significant events involving Joshua and his father Nun is the appointment of Joshua as the successor to Moses. After Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, it was Joshua who became the leader and led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death.
For example, in the book of Numbers, Joshua is described as Moses' assistant and was chosen to represent the tribe of Ephraim when Moses sent out spies to explore the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:8, 16). In the book of Joshua, we learn about Joshua taking over leadership after Moses' passing and leading the Israelites across the Jordan River into Canaan (Joshua 1).
Nun played a vital role in supporting Joshua's leadership, and together, they played crucial roles in the biblical narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.