Joshua 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 3:9 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 3:9 — KJV
“And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”
— Joshua 3:9 (KJV)
Joshua 3:9 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 3:9
“Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:9: children, israel, come
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:9: israel, come, hear
“And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:9: children, israel, come
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:9: children, israel, hear
“Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:9: children, hear, words
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