Joshua 9:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 9:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 9:9 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we ha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 9:9 — KJV
“And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,”
— Joshua 9:9 (KJV)
Joshua 9:9 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 9:9
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:9: because, name, lord
“And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried: word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:9: very, come, name
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:9: come, because, name
“Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the LORD thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:9: far, because, name
“Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor. the country: Heb. the isle”
Shares key themes with Joshua 9:9: very, country, come
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