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Joshua 7:15 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Joshua 7:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 7 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it shall be, that he that is taken with the accursed thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed the covenant of the LORD, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel. folly: or, wickedness”
Joshua 7:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 7:15
Achan is identified through the lot process, demonstrating that nothing is hidden from God. Joshua's address—'My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him'—combines pastoral compassion ('my son') with covenantal urgency. The phrase 'give glory to God' means to acknowledge God's righteousness by confessing sin. Confession glorifies God by admitting He is right to judge. Joshua's approach models confronting sin with both firmness and dignity—he doesn't humiliate Achan but calls him to honor God through truthfulness. The command 'tell me now what thou h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 7:15
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“and they were very angry”
“Draw near here”
“and cut her in pieces”
“destroying it utterly”
“Why have you troubled us? Yahweh shall trouble you this day. All Israel stoned him with stones; and they burned them with fire”
“they have even transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: yes”
“I have sinned: return”
“where shall I carry my shame? and as for you”