Who took over leadership of Israel after Moses died before entering the promised land?
Joshua took over leadership of Israel after Moses died. Moses had gone up Mount Nebo and died, and Joshua picked up the reins of leadership. Joshua was designated by God to take over the nation as it prepared to enter and occupy the promised land. This occurred while Israel was on the east side of Jordan.
Les explains that Moses went up into Mount Nebo and died, and then Joshua picked up the reins or leadership of the nation as Israel was about to go in and occupy the promised land. Les also notes that Joshua was designated by God to take over the leadership. The setting is the east side of the Jordan at flood time, with Israel encamped across the river. Les points out that Deuteronomy ends with Moses' death, just as Genesis ended with Joseph's death, and he repeats that God buries His servants but never His program; the passing of great men of God did not interrupt the fulfilling of all God's purposes.