Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 24:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Joshua 24:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 24 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, which dwelt on the other side Jordan; and they fought with you: and I gave them into your hand, that ye might possess their land; and I destroyed them from before you.”
Joshua 24:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 24:8
I brought you into the land of the Amorites (וָאָבִיא אֶתְכֶם אֶל־אֶרֶץ הָאֱמֹרִי)—the Amorites (אֱמֹרִי) were one of Canaan's primary inhabitants, sometimes used generically for all Canaanite peoples. Their territory east of Jordan (modern-day Jordan) included the kingdoms of Sihon and Og. The verb bo (to bring) again emphasizes divine initiative—God led Israel into battle.I gave them into your hand...I destroyed them from before you (וָאֶתֵּן אוֹתָם בְּיֶדְכֶם...וָאַשְׁמִיד אוֹתָם מִפְּנֵיכֶם)—the repeated first-person pronouns ('I gave,' 'I destroyed') appear ten times in verses 3-13, estab...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 24:8
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“saying”
“and killed mighty kings”
“he and all his people”
“To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
“which you did allot after their portions: so they possessed the land of Sihon”
“who reigned in Heshbon”