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Joshua 1:14 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Joshua 1:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 1 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them; armed: Heb. marshalled by five”
Joshua 1:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 1:14
Joshua outlines the practical arrangement: families remain in Transjordan while warriors cross to help their brothers. The phrase 'mighty men of valour' (giborei hechayil, גִּבֹּרֵי הֶחָיִל) describes seasoned warriors, not mere able-bodied men. The command 'pass before your brethren armed' (thoveru lifnei acheikhem chamushtm, תַּעַבְרוּ לִפְנֵי אֲחֵיכֶם חֲמֻשִׁים) means march in battle formation leading the advance. This demonstrates covenant solidarity—those with secured inheritance lead dangerous missions helping brothers gain theirs. From a Reformed perspective, this illustrates stronger b...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 1:14
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“and they shall say”
“Sea of Reeds}; and the children of Israel went up armed out of the land of Egypt.”
“and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls”