Joshua 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 4:8 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 4:8 — KJV
“And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.”
— Joshua 4:8 (KJV)
Joshua 4:8 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 4:8
“And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:8: children, israel, joshua
“And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:8: israel, took, twelve
“In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar? any of...: any of the judges”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:8: children, israel, commanded
“And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:8: twelve, stones, midst
“For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:8: joshua, commanded, midst
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