Joshua 7:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 7:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 7:26 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wher..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 7:26 — KJV
“And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day. Achor: that is, Trouble”
— Joshua 7:26 (KJV)
Joshua 7:26 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 7:26
“And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day. Berachah: that is, blessing”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:26: day, lord, name
“And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day. Gilgal: that is Rolling”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:26: day, lord, wherefore
“And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. Jehovahjireh: that is, The Lord will see, or, provide”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:26: day, lord, name
“And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:26: over, great, stones
“But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day. Enhakkore: that is, the well of him that called or, cried the jaw: or, Lehi, as called in this chapter”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:26: day, wherefore, name
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