Joshua 1:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 1:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 1:18 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 1:18 — KJV
“Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.”
— Joshua 1:18 (KJV)
Joshua 1:18 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 1:18
“Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:18: rebel, against, commandment
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:18: doth, strong, good
“And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:18: against, strong, good
“And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:18: against, death, good
“But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:18: doth, against, put
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