Joshua 22:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 22:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 22:18 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 22:18 — KJV
“But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, that to morrow he will be wroth with the whole congregation of Israel.”
— Joshua 22:18 (KJV)
Joshua 22:18 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 22:18
“Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:18: turn, away, day
“God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:18: turn, day, following
“And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:18: lord, against, whole
“But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:18: lord, against, morrow
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:18: turn, away, lord
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