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Joshua 8:23 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Joshua 8:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua.”
Joshua 8:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 8:23
And the king of Ai they took alive—Unlike Ai's population, the king was spared temporarily for public execution (Joshua 8:29), following ancient Near Eastern practice of displaying conquered rulers. Taking him chay (חַי, 'alive') ensured he witnessed his kingdom's total destruction before facing judgment.This capture fulfilled the strategic ambush plan (Joshua 8:1-8). Where Israel had fled in earlier defeat (Joshua 7:5), they now returned in God-ordained victory. The unnamed king represents human autonomy defying divine sovereignty—ultimately every proud rebel will be 'taken alive' for judgmen...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 8:23
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“and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.”
“and with him the false prophet who worked the signs in his sight”
“and they took his body down from the tree”
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