Joshua 9:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 9:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 9:18 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 9:18 — KJV
“And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.”
— Joshua 9:18 (KJV)
Joshua 9:18 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 9:18
“And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:18: children, israel, congregation
“But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:18: children, israel, congregation
“And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, saying, We have sinned against thee, both because we have forsaken our God, and also served Baalim.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:18: children, israel, because
“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:18: children, israel, congregation
“Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:18: children, israel, congregation
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