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Joshua 10:38 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Joshua 10:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 10 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it:”
Joshua 10:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 10:38
And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it—the verb "returned" (shuv, שׁוּב) seems unusual since this is the campaign's forward progression, not retreat. Most likely it indicates turning back from Hebron's southernmost position toward the northeast to Debir, or possibly returning from a pursuit of fleeing enemies. The Hebrew shuv has broad semantic range including "turn," "return," and "turn back," not always implying retracing previous steps.Debir (דְּבִיר) means "sanctuary" or "inner room," possibly indicating the city's religious significance as a Canaanit...
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Cross-References for Joshua 10:38
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“And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher.”
“and Kiriath Sannah (the same is Debir)”
“And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:”
“and Debir with its suburbs”
“one; the king of Geder”