Joshua 9:9
Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“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
What Does Joshua 9:9 Mean?
Joshua 9:9 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 9, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Joshua 9:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 77:14“Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.”Deuteronomy 20:15“Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.”Romans 9:17“For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.”Joshua 6:27“So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.”Joshua 9:24“And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how that the LORD thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, therefore we were sore afraid of our lives because of you, and have done this thing.”Exodus 18:1“When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;”Joshua 2:9“And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.”2 Kings 5:15“And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.”2 Chronicles 6:32“Moreover concerning the stranger, which is not of thy people Israel, but is come from a far country for thy great name’s sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy stretched out arm; if they come and pray in this house;”Psalms 145:6“And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.”Isaiah 39:3“Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, even from Babylon.”Isaiah 55:5“Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.”Ezekiel 20:9“But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.”Exodus 9:16“And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.”Exodus 15:14“The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.”Numbers 14:15“Now if thou shalt kill all this people as one man, then the nations which have heard the fame of thee will speak, saying,”Numbers 20:14“And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us:”Joshua 9:6“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 9:22“And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among us?”1 Kings 8:41“Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake;”
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