Joshua 24:13
And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.
Cross-references
Joshua 11:13
Historical context
In Joshua 11:13, the preservation of most cities (except Hazor) explains how Israel came to live in cities they did not build.
Joshua 21:45
Parallel
In Joshua 21:45, the fulfillment of all God's good promises is declared, directly connecting to the gift of the land in this verse.
Deuteronomy 6:10–12
Prophetic fulfillment
In Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Moses promised cities and vineyards not built or planted by Israel — now fulfilled in this gift of the land.
2 Chronicles 20:7
Parallel
In 2 Chronicles 20:7, Jehoshaphat's prayer recalls God driving out inhabitants and giving the land, echoing this verse's theme of divine gift.
Psalm 105:44
Allusion
Psalm 105:44 echoes God giving the land and produce of others, reinforcing the theme of unearned blessing in Joshua 24:13.