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Joshua 8:6 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Joshua 8:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“(For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will flee before them. drawn: Heb. pulled”
Joshua 8:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 8:6
The strategy continues: 'they will come out after us till we have drawn them from the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will flee before them.' The plan depends on psychological warfare—exploiting Ai's overconfidence after their previous victory. The phrase 'they will say' shows Joshua anticipating enemy reasoning. Good strategy requires understanding opponent's likely response. The repetition 'as at the first' reinforces that Israel's earlier defeat becomes tactical advantage. Ai's defenders, emboldened by prior victory, will assume another rout. This...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 8:6
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“They are struck down before us”
“therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.”
“and as the birds that are caught in the snare”
“'They are entangled in the land. The wilderness has shut them in.'”
“'I will pursue. I will overtake. I will divide the spoil. My desire shall be satisfied on them. I will draw my sword”