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Joshua 8:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Joshua 8:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them,”
Joshua 8:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 8:5
Joshua outlines his part of the plan: 'I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them.' This requires humility and courage—deliberately provoking attack, then feigning retreat. The phrase 'as at the first' references the earlier defeat, using it now as tactical deception. What was shameful failure becomes strategic advantage. God redeems even our defeats for His purposes (Romans 8:28). The planned retreat 'we will flee before them' demands disciplined courage—false ret...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 8:5
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“and struck them at the descent; and the hearts of the people melted”
“and were drawn away from the city; and they began to strike and kill of the people”