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Joshua 8:18 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Joshua 8:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.”
Joshua 8:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 8:18
And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.This dramatic moment recalls Moses lifting his hands during the battle against Amalek (Exodus 17:11-13), establishing a typological connection between Israel's two greatest leaders. The Hebrew verb neteh (נְטֵה, "stretch out") appears in both accounts, indicating not merely physical gesture but symbolic representation of divine power operating through human agency. Just as Moses' raised hands signaled ...
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Cross-References for Joshua 8:18
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“with which he stretched out the javelin”
“and behaves himself proudly against the Almighty;”
“And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.”
“and take possession of the city: for Yahweh your God will deliver it into your hand.”
“You come to me with a sword”
“and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.”
“Choose men for us, and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with God's rod in my hand.”
“Tell Aaron, 'Stretch forth your hand with your rod over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up on the land of Egypt.'”
“and stretch out your hand over the sea”
“the flashing spear and the javelin.”