Joshua 1:9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Cross-reference
In Joshua 1:6, the same command 'Be strong and courageous' is given earlier, with the reason being leading the people to inherit the land.
In Joshua 1:7, the command is repeated with an emphasis on obeying the law, complementing the assurance of God's presence in verse 9.
Joshua 1:5 provides the foundational promise of God's presence — 'I will not leave you' — that grounds the command in verse 9.
Joshua 1:18 records the people's response echoing 'only be strong and courageous' — confirming the same charge.
Joshua 10:25 directly quotes the command — 'do not be afraid; be strong and courageous' — encouraging the people after victory.
Joshua 6:27 shows the fulfillment — 'the Lord was with Joshua' — demonstrating the promise of God's presence acted out.
Joshua 8:1 repeats the command 'do not be afraid or dismayed' after Achan's sin, renewing the call to courage.
Joshua 23:9 reflects on God driving out great nations, showing the fulfillment of the promise that no enemy could stand.
Psalm 46:7 declares 'The Lord of hosts is with us' — the same foundational promise of God's presence as Joshua's courage.
Isaiah 43:1 says 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you… you are mine' — same divine assurance tied to God's ownership.
Isaiah 43:5 repeats 'Fear not, for I am with you' — directly parallel to Joshua's command and promise.
In Genesis 28:15, God promises Jacob 'I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go' — the same assurance given to Joshua.
Jeremiah 1:8 directly echoes 'Do not be afraid, for I am with you' — virtually identical reassurance.
In Deuteronomy 31:8, Moses gives Joshua the same promise of God's presence and the charge not to fear, directly echoed here.
Deuteronomy 31:7 has Moses giving Joshua the same 'be strong and courageous' command, directly reinforcing God's charge here.
In Deuteronomy 20:1, Israel is commanded not to fear in battle because God is with them — the same logic as Joshua's commission.
In Haggai 2:4, the same command 'be strong' and promise 'I am with you' echoes Joshua's commissioning — now for rebuilding the temple.
Daniel 10:19 echoes 'Do not be afraid; be strong' — an angelic encouragement similar to God's command to Joshua.
Jeremiah 46:28 mirrors 'Do not be afraid, for I am with you' — a repeated theme of divine reassurance.
Jeremiah 42:11 repeats 'Do not be afraid, for I am with you' — a direct parallel to Joshua's commission.
Jeremiah 1:19 echoes 'I am with you' and deliverance from enemies — God's assurance to a prophet facing opposition.
In Acts 18:10, God assures Paul 'I am with you' — same promise as to Joshua, now for gospel work in Corinth.
In 1 Corinthians 16:13, Paul exhorts 'be strong' — a direct parallel to Joshua's command, now for Christian perseverance.
In Ephesians 6:10, Paul exhorts 'be strong in the Lord' — echoing Joshua's command, now for spiritual warfare.
Isaiah 41:10 nearly quotes 'Do not fear, for I am with you' — a clear echo of God's promise to Joshua.
In 2 Chronicles 15:7, the prophet tells Asa 'Be strong... for your work shall be rewarded,' directly echoing the command to Joshua.
In Nehemiah 4:14, this same call to 'not be afraid' and remember God rallies the people against enemies, echoing Joshua's commission.
In 2 Chronicles 19:11, Jehoshaphat tells judges 'Be strong and act, and the Lord be with the good,' directly paralleling Joshua's command and assurance.
In 1 Chronicles 22:16, David tells Solomon 'Arise and be doing, and the Lord be with you,' mirroring Joshua's call to action and divine presence.
In 2 Samuel 10:12, Joab urges 'Be strong' and fight bravely, directly echoing Joshua's command to be strong and courageous.
In 1 Samuel 17:11, Saul and Israel are terrified of Goliath, contrasting the courage Joshua was commanded to have.
In Judges 6:12, the angel greets Gideon with 'The Lord is with you,' directly echoing the promise of God's presence to Joshua.
Deuteronomy 31:6 repeats 'be strong and courageous; do not fear' with the same promise of God's presence — Moses' final encouragement.
Deuteronomy 1:21 is Moses' earlier charge to enter the land, echoing 'do not fear or be dismayed' — directly parallel to Joshua's commission.
Genesis 48:21 promises 'God will be with you and bring you back' — same guarantee of presence and return to the land.
In Judges 4:6, Deborah commands Barak to battle with divine assurance, echoing the call to be strong and courageous given to Joshua.
In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God's power is perfected in weakness — a contrasting perspective on strength, shifting from human courage to divine grace.
Isaiah 43:2 expands on God's presence through trials — a broader application of the same assurance given to Joshua.
In 1 Kings 8:57, Solomon prays for God's presence to remain, echoing the promise given to Joshua that God would be with him.
In Psalm 27:1, David declares no fear because the Lord is his light and salvation — a personal expression of the same confidence.
In Ezra 1:3, Cyrus decrees 'May his God be with him,' allowing exiles to return, echoing the promise of God's presence given to Joshua.
In 2 Chronicles 17:3, the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed David, showing God's presence as a reward for obedience—a thematic echo of Joshua's promise.