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Joshua 8:28 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Joshua 8:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a desolation unto this day.”
Joshua 8:28 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 8:28
Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a desolation unto this day—The verb burnt (שָׂרַף, saraf) indicates total conflagration, while heap (תֵּל, tel, mound/ruin) became the technical term for destroyed cities. The phrase unto this day (עַד הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה, ad hayom hazeh) was a common formula indicating the author wrote while ruins remained visible, authenticating the historical account.The permanent desolation served as a lasting memorial to God's judgment on sin and victory over enemies. Unlike conquered cities preserved for habitation (11:13), Ai was made an example. The Hebrew...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 8:28
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“and shall burn with fire the city”
“a dwelling place of jackals; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation”
“and Jerusalem will become heaps of rubble”
“in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant stood; and they are there to this day.”
“a fortified city into a ruin”
“and formed it of ancient times? now have I brought it to pass”
“and destroy her utterly; let nothing of her be left.”
“behold”