Joshua 24:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 24:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 24:24 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 24:24 — KJV
“And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.”
— Joshua 24:24 (KJV)
Joshua 24:24 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 24:24
“Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:24: people, joshua, lord
“Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:24: lord, god, serve
“If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God: commandment: Heb. mouth continue...: Heb. be after”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:24: lord, god, serve
“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 24:24: people, joshua, lord
“And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. holy God: Heb. holy Gods”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:24: people, joshua, lord
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