Joshua 20:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 20:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 20:7 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 20:7 — KJV
“And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah. appointed: Heb. sanctified”
— Joshua 20:7 (KJV)
Joshua 20:7 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 20:7
“And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:7: mount, hebron, mountain
“And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron: (now the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba:) and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:7: kirjatharba, hebron, judah
“And the man departed out of the city from Bethlehemjudah to sojourn where he could find a place: and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed. as he...: Heb. in making his way”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:7: mount, ephraim, judah
“And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah. a concubine: Heb. a woman a concubine, or, a wife a concubine”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:7: mount, ephraim, judah
“And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house. receiveth: Heb. gathereth”
Shares key themes with Joshua 20:7: mount, ephraim, judah
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