Joshua 9:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 9:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 9:8 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 9:8 — KJV
“And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?”
— Joshua 9:8 (KJV)
Joshua 9:8 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 9:8
“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 9:8: joshua, servants, come
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:8: servants, come
“And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food. roughly...: Heb. hard things with them”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:8: whence, come
“And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:8: servants, come
“And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:8: servants, come
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