Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 13:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Joshua 13:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 13 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:”
Joshua 13:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 13:3
Geographic detail: 'From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites.' The Sihor (likely the 'River of Egypt,' Wadi el-Arish) marked the southern boundary. The five Philistine cities—Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, Ekron—each had a 'lord' (seren, סֶרֶן), unique title for Philistine rulers. This five-city confederacy made them formidable. The Avites were another unconstrained group. This detailed enume...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 13:3
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“who lived in villages as far as Gaza”
“to drink the waters of the Shihor? or what have you to do in the way to Assyria”
“the five lords of the Philistines”
“and Ashkelon a desolation. They will drive out Ashdod at noonday”
“Mizraim”
“nor the Maacathites: but Geshur and Maacath dwell in the midst of Israel to this day.”
“and tell them”
“Heth”
“they returned to Ekron the same day.”
“What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him? They said”