Joshua 17:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 17:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 17:14 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, see..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 17:14 — KJV
“And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?”
— Joshua 17:14 (KJV)
Joshua 17:14 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 17:14
“And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot only:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:14: joseph, spake, joshua
“And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, It is manna: for they wist not what it was. And Moses said unto them, This is the bread which the LORD hath given you to eat. It is...: or, What is this? or, It is a portion”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:14: children, given, one
“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:14: given, one, seeing
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:14: given, great, people
“Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. failed: Heb. fallen”
Shares key themes with Joshua 17:14: given, one, people
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