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Joshua 8:22 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Joshua 8:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape.”
Joshua 8:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 8:22
This verse describes the climactic moment in the battle of Ai, showing the execution of a divinely ordained military strategy. The phrase "the other issued out" refers to the ambush force that had been hidden behind the city (Joshua 8:12). The Hebrew "issued out" (yatsa) means to go forth or come out, indicating decisive action at the perfect moment.The tactical situation is described precisely: "in the midst of Israel"—the men of Ai were caught in a classic pincer movement with Israelites on both sides. The phrase "some on this side, and some on that side" emphasizes the complete encirclement...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 8:22
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“and you shall strike them; then you shall utterly destroy them: you shall make no covenant with them”
“and struck it with the edge of the sword”
“both man and woman”
“the joy of the godless but for a moment?”
“Peace and safety, then sudden destruction will come on them”
“even so will it be also in the days of the Son of Man.”
“utterly destroying them; there was none left who breathed: and he burnt Hazor with fire.”