Joshua 8:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 8:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 8:24 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 8:24 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.”
— Joshua 8:24 (KJV)
Joshua 8:24 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 8:24
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, and slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast them out, and went to the city of the house of Baal. the edge: Heb. the mouth”
Shares key themes with Joshua 8:24: came, pass, made
“And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest which remained of them entered into fenced cities.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 8:24: came, pass, israel
“And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 8:24: israel, made, wilderness
“And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,”
Shares key themes with Joshua 8:24: came, pass, made
“And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a custom in Israel, custom: or, ordinance”
Shares key themes with Joshua 8:24: came, pass, israel
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