Joshua 24:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 24:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 24:16 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 24:16 — KJV
“And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;”
— Joshua 24:16 (KJV)
Joshua 24:16 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 24:16
“And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:16: people, god, lord
“And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:16: answered, god, lord
“Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my law;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:16: god, forsake, lord
“Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:16: god, forsake, lord
“And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:16: people, god, lord
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