Joshua 16:10

And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.

Cross-reference

Joshua 15:63 records Judah's failure to drive out Jebusites—same pattern as Ephraim's failure to drive out Canaanites in Gezer.

Joshua 17:13 repeats the same outcome: Canaanites put to forced labor instead of being driven out—a direct echo.

Joshua 10:33 Historical context

In Joshua 10:33, the king of Gezer is defeated earlier, yet the city remains unconquered—explaining why Canaanites still lived there.

Joshua 17:12 records Manasseh's similar failure to drive out Canaanites—showing a recurring pattern of incomplete conquest.

Numbers 33:52-55 warns that leaving inhabitants will bring trouble—Joshua 16:10 shows this warning ignored.

Deuteronomy 7:2 commands utter destruction of Canaanites—Joshua 16:10 reports they were made forced laborers instead.

Judges 1:29 Parallel

Judges 1:29 repeats exactly that Ephraim did not drive out Canaanites from Gezer, confirming the ongoing situation.

1 Kings 9:21 describes Solomon using remaining Canaanites as forced laborers—same practice as in Joshua 16:10.

1 Kings 9:15 Historical context

1 Kings 9:15 mentions forced labor at Gezer under Solomon—continuing the pattern from Joshua 16:10 of Canaanites as laborers.

2 Chronicles 8:8 Historical context

2 Chronicles 8:8 generalizes that descendants of those not destroyed became forced laborers—directly echoing the outcome in Joshua 16:10.

Psalm 106:34 recounts Israel's failure to drive out the peoples, directly echoing the disobedience in Joshua 16:10.

1 Kings 9:16 Historical context

1 Kings 9:16 later tells how Pharaoh captured Gezer and killed the Canaanites—resolving the unfinished conquest.

Deuteronomy 20:11 allows forced labor for surrendered distant cities—but Canaanites were to be destroyed, making the forced labor here a violation.

Exodus 23:29 says God would drive out gradually—contrasts with Israel not driving out at all.

Deuteronomy 7:1 promises God will clear nations—contrasts with Israel's failure to drive out Canaanites.