Joshua 23:6

Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;

Cross-reference

Joshua 1:7-9 is the identical charge to be strong and obey the law, given at the start of Joshua's leadership — bookend commands.

Deuteronomy 5:32 uses the exact phrase 'turn not aside to the right hand or the left' — the same exhortation to obey God's commands.

Deuteronomy 12:32 Related theme

Deuteronomy 12:32 warns against adding to or taking away from God's commands — the same strict adherence Joshua urges here.

Deuteronomy 17:20 uses the same 'turn to the right or left' phrase for kings — Joshua applies it to all Israel.

Deuteronomy 28:14 repeats the 'turn not aside' warning with context of avoiding other gods — a covenant condition Joshua echoes.

Proverbs 4:27 uses the identical 'do not turn to the right or left' — applying the same imagery to moral living.

2 Chronicles 34:2 praises Josiah for not turning aside — a later example of the obedience Joshua commanded.

Isaiah 30:21 uses the same 'turn not to right or left' imagery, promising divine guidance for those who obey.

1 Samuel 12:20 urges not turning away from the Lord — echoing Joshua's charge to remain faithful despite past sin.