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Joshua 10:4 Cross-References

Explore 14 cross-references for Joshua 10:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 10 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.

Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.

Joshua 10:4 (KJV)

Historical Context for Joshua 10:4

People Mentioned

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Joshua1 of the 12 spies (called Hoshea)- from Ephraim (NUM 13:8), servant of Moses (EXO 17:9)
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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Joshua 10:4

Adoni-zedek's message to allied kings: 'Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.' The imperative 'come up' indicates urgent summons. Jerusalem's elevated position (geographically highest city in region) makes 'come up' literally accurate. The request for help (azar, עָזַר—to aid, assist) creates coalition obligation. The target—Gibeon—is strategic: punishing defectors deters further defections. The phrase 'it hath made peace' treats Gibeon's survival strategy as betrayal. The dual naming 'Joshua and...Israel' re...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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