Joshua 9:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 9:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 9:27 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 9:27 — KJV
“And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose. made: Heb. gave, or, delivered to be”
— Joshua 9:27 (KJV)
Joshua 9:27 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 9:27
“They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates. righteous...: Heb. righteousnesses”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:27: water, lord, even
“And that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place. that son: Heb. he of his sons”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:27: day, congregation, even
“When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:27: made, water, congregation
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:27: made, day, lord
“When I was gone up into the mount to receive the tables of stone, even the tables of the covenant which the LORD made with you, then I abode in the mount forty days and forty nights, I neither did eat bread nor drink water:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:27: made, day, water
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