Joshua 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 2:5 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men wen..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 2:5 — KJV
“And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.”
— Joshua 2:5 (KJV)
Joshua 2:5 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 2:5
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:5: came, pass, about
“And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:5: came, pass, time
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:5: came, pass, about
“Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon. into...: or, from the rock”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:5: came, men, went
“And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:5: came, pass, went
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