Joshua 2:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 2:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 2:19 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 2:19 — KJV
“And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him.”
— Joshua 2:19 (KJV)
Joshua 2:19 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 2:19
“Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:19: house, into, head
“The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man. behold...: Heb. behold thee in thy evil”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:19: house, into, blood
“And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever else cometh into the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:19: whosoever, house, into
“Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings. consecrated...: or, filled your hand”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:19: house, into, any
“And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:19: doors, house, into
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