Joshua 23:1

And it came to pass a long time after that the Lord had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.

Cross-reference

Joshua 11:23 Historical context

Joshua 11:23 records the land resting from war — the same rest that introduces Joshua's farewell here.

Joshua 13:1 Parallel

In Joshua 13:1, Joshua is similarly described as old but with much land remaining, contrasting the completed rest here.

Joshua 21:44 Historical context

In Joshua 21:44, this same rest from enemies is described as fulfillment of God's covenant promise to the fathers.

Joshua 22:4 Historical context

In Joshua 22:4, Joshua uses the same 'rest' language to dismiss the eastern tribes, showing the rest is already accomplished.

Deuteronomy 31:2 has Moses declaring his advanced age and inability to lead, mirroring Joshua's situation here.

Exodus 33:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Exodus 33:14 is God's promise of rest to Moses, now realized in Joshua's time.

Deuteronomy 25:19 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 25:19 ties the command to blot out Amalek to the same 'rest from enemies' condition now fulfilled.

In 2 Samuel 7:1, David enjoys rest from enemies, echoing Joshua's rest, showing a recurring pattern.

1 Kings 1:1 Parallel

1 Kings 1:1 uses the exact phrase 'old and stricken in years' to describe David, directly echoing Joshua's age and condition here.

Hebrews 4:8 Contrast

Hebrews 4:8 argues that Joshua's rest was not the ultimate rest, contrasting the temporary peace here with the eternal rest in Christ.

2 Chronicles 15:15 says 'the LORD gave them rest round about', directly paralleling the rest from all enemies in Joshua's time.

2 Chronicles 20:30 notes that 'his God gave him rest round about', echoing the same rest given to Joshua after conquest.

1 Chronicles 22:18 recalls God giving 'rest on every side' to Israel, similar to the rest from enemies granted here to Joshua's generation.

2 Chronicles 14:6 states that 'the LORD had given him rest' to Asa, mirroring the same divine gift of peace described for Joshua.