Joshua 23:8

But cleave unto the Lord your God, as ye have done unto this day.

Cross-references

Joshua 22:5 Parallel

Joshua 22:5 gives the same command to 'cling to the LORD' — reinforcing the exhortation to loyalty.

Deuteronomy 4:4 shows the result of clinging to the LORD — life — as the basis for this command.

Deuteronomy 10:20 also commands clinging to God, linking it with fear and service — expanding the same exhortation.

Deuteronomy 11:22 includes 'holding fast to him' as part of covenant obedience — echoed in Joshua's farewell.

Deuteronomy 13:4 commands to 'hold fast to him' after warning against false prophets — reinforcing exclusive loyalty.

Deuteronomy 30:20 gives the same command to hold fast to God, with the promise that He is your life — the foundation Joshua echoes.

In 2 Kings 18:6, Hezekiah models this very command — he held fast to the LORD and did not turn from following Him.

Genesis 2:24 uses the same Hebrew verb 'cling' for marital union — a metaphor for covenant loyalty in Joshua.

Acts 11:23 Parallel

Acts 11:23 shows Barnabas exhorting believers to remain faithful — a NT parallel to Joshua's call to cling to God.