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Joshua 24:9 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Joshua 24:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 24 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:”
Joshua 24:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 24:9
Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab...sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you—this incident (Numbers 22-24) reveals spiritual warfare beyond military conflict. Balak (בָּלָק) hired the prophet-diviner Balaam (בִּלְעָם) to curse Israel, attempting to defeat them through supernatural means. The verb qara (קָרָא, to call/summon) indicates Balak's desperation—unable to defeat Israel militarily, he sought occult assistance.Balaam's attempted curse represents satanic opposition to God's elect people. Though Balaam desired reward (2 Peter 2:15, Jude 11), God prevented him from cursing I...
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Cross-References for Joshua 24:9
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“king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel”
“remember now what Balak king of Moab devised”
“And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.”
“when you came forth out of Egypt”
“to Pethor”