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Joshua 7:2 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Joshua 7:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 7 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.”
Joshua 7:2 (KJV)
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And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the land. And the men went up and viewed Ai.After Jericho's spectacular victory, Joshua employs conventional military reconnaissance—a fatal error given the unconfessed sin in the camp. The command to "view the land" (ragelu et-ha'aretz, רַגְּלוּ אֶת־הָאָרֶץ) means to spy or scout, standard military procedure (Numbers 13:2, Judges 18:2). However, Joshua acts without seeking God's guidance, contrasting with earlier dependency on divine direction (chapters 1-6...
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Cross-References for Joshua 7:2
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“and went up through the hill country westward; and the goings out of it were at the wilderness of Beth Aven.”
“thirty thousand chariots”
“So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Bethaven.”
“For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.”
“Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.”
“and pitched his tent”
“one; the king of Ai”
“saying”