Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 23:9 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Joshua 23:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 23 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day. For the LORD: or, Then the LORD will drive”
Joshua 23:9 (KJV)
Historical Context for Joshua 23:9
People Mentioned
Commentary on Joshua 23:9
For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day. This verse provides motivation for continued obedience by recounting past victories. The phrase "great nations and strong" (goyim gedolim va'atsumim, גּוֹיִם גְּדֹלִים וַעֲצוּמִים) uses terms emphasizing both size and military power. Israel faced numerically superior forces with advanced technology (iron chariots, fortified cities), yet prevailed through divine intervention.The declaration "no man hath been able to stand before you" (lo-amad ish bifnei...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 23:9
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“so I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.”
“and you shall dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.”
“he will thrust them out from before you”
“until you have increased and inherit the land.”
“but you shall meditate on it day and night”
“and lived therein.”
“and Ahiman”
“and you shall make their name to perish from under the sky: there shall no man be able to stand before you”