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Joshua 10:31 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Joshua 10:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 10 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it:”
Joshua 10:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 10:31
And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it—the progression "passed...encamped...fought" reveals military methodology: rapid movement, siege establishment, then assault. The verb chanah (חָנָה, "encamped") indicates formal siege operations, not merely overnight camping. Lachish required more extensive siege than previous cities, reflected in the next verse's notation that conquest took "on the second day" rather than immediately.Lachish represented a major strategic target. Its name (לָכִישׁ) possibly derives from lakash ...
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Cross-References for Joshua 10:31
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“and to Piram king of Jarmuth”
“and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah”
“and Lachish”
“and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah; for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.”
“the king of Jerusalem”
“inhabitant of Lachish. She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; For the transgressions of Israel were found in you.”
“and Bozkath”
“one; the king of Lachish”