Joshua 9:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 9:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 9:7 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 9:7 — KJV
“And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?”
— Joshua 9:7 (KJV)
Joshua 9:7 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 9:7
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:7: men, israel, dwell
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:7: men, dwell, among
“And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come nigh unto the sanctuary. a gift: Heb. given”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:7: men, israel, among
“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:7: israel, among, how
“And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:7: dwell, among, make
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