Joshua 24:16
And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods;
Cross-references
Joshua 22:29
Parallel
In Joshua 22:29, the Transjordan tribes echo the same 'Far be it' denial of rebellion — a direct parallel within Joshua.
1 Samuel 12:23
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 12:23, Samuel uses the same Hebrew phrase 'far be it from me' — a strong denial of sinning against God, parallel to the people's response.
Jeremiah 2:20
Contrast
In Jeremiah 2:20, Israel declares 'I will not serve' but then serves idols — a contrast to the sincere promise here.
Romans 3:6
Parallel
In Romans 3:6, Paul uses the emphatic denial 'By no means!' — a similar rhetorical strong negation to the people's 'Far be it from us'.