Joshua 9:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 9:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 9:6 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far coun..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 9:6 — KJV
“And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make ye a league with us.”
— Joshua 9:6 (KJV)
Joshua 9:6 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 9:6
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:6: men, israel, come
“Then answered the five men that went to spy out the country of Laish, and said unto their brethren, Do ye know that there is in these houses an ephod, and teraphim, and a graven image, and a molten image? now therefore consider what ye have to do.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:6: went, men, country
“Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:6: men, come, far
“Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and say unto them, We are your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us. with you: Heb. in your hand”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:6: country, now, therefore
“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:6: joshua, camp, gilgal
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