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Joshua 8:4 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Joshua 8:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:”
Joshua 8:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 8:4
Joshua commands the ambush force: 'lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready.' The Hebrew אָרַב (arab—to lie in wait, ambush) describes concealed military positioning. The instruction 'not very far' balances two needs: close enough for quick strike, far enough to avoid detection. This requires judgment—no specific distance given, trusting commanders' discretion. The command 'be ye all ready' (nachon, נָכוֹן—prepared, established, ready) emphasizes constant vigilance. Ambush warfare demands discipline—long waits, absolute silence, ins...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 8:4
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“And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah.”
“and were drawn away from the city.”
“Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised”
“for more than forty men lie in wait for him”
“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”
“and they robbed all who came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.”
“and laid wait in the valley.”
“because they trusted the ambushers whom they had set against Gibeah.”
“I have marked that which Amalek did to Israel”
“and set themselves in array at Baal Tamar: and the ambushers of Israel broke forth out of their place”