Joshua 2:1 sets the spies' mission from Shittim—the same starting point as this crossing, providing narrative context.

Joshua 6:12 has Joshua rising early for the Jericho march—a repeated motif of early morning leadership.

Joshua 7:16 again has Joshua rising early, here to expose Achan's sin—another instance of the same phrase.

Genesis 22:3 also says Abraham 'rose up early in the morning' to obey God — a clear parallel of prompt obedience.

Numbers 25:1 records Israel's sin at Shittim—the same location as this departure, contrasting past disobedience with present obedience.

Micah 6:5 explicitly recalls the journey from Shittim to Gilgal, calling it a righteous act—a direct reference to this crossing.

Jeremiah 7:13 contrasts Joshua's obedience: God 'rose up early' speaking to Judah, but they did not listen.

Mark 1:35 shows Jesus rising early to pray—a parallel early morning action, though for different purposes.