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Joshua 5:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Joshua 5:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 5 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?”
Joshua 5:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 5:13
This encounter reveals a theophany—an appearance of the pre-incarnate Christ as "commander of the army of the LORD" (verse 14). The mysterious figure holds a drawn sword, symbolizing readiness for divine judgment and conquest. Joshua's question—"Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?"—reveals human tendency to enlist God for our purposes rather than aligning ourselves with His. The commander's response (verse 14) is profound: "Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come." God doesn't take sides in human conflicts; rather, He pursues His own purposes, and humans must choose to a...
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Cross-References for Joshua 5:13
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“and saw that three men stood opposite him. When he saw them”
“with his sword drawn in his hand; and the donkey turned aside out of the way”
“and he saw the angel of Yahweh standing in the way”
“But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.”
“and saw the angel of Yahweh standing between earth and the sky”
“and looked”
“and bring you in to the Amorite”
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb”
“and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day.”