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Joshua 16:10 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Joshua 16:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 16 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.”
Joshua 16:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 16:10
This verse records Ephraim's failure to complete God's command, introducing the pattern of partial obedience dominating Judges. The phrase 'they drave not out' (lo horishu, לֹא הוֹרִישׁוּ) indicates willful failure—they could have but didn't expel the Canaanites. Gezer remained Canaanite until Solomon's time (1 Kings 9:16). The compromise 'serve under tribute' (mas-oved, מַס־עֹבֵד) means forced labor—Ephraim enslaved rather than destroyed the Canaanites, violating God's command (Deuteronomy 7:1-5). This pragmatic compromise prioritized economic benefit over obedience, leading to spiritual disa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 16:10
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“Neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer; but the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them.”
“and shall cast out many nations before you”
“when the children of Israel had grown strong”
“and taken Gezer”
“whom the children of Israel were not able utterly to destroy”
“and destroy all their figured [stones]”
“the inhabitants of Jerusalem”