Joshua 7:9
For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name?
Cross-references
Joshua 8:1 is God’s direct response: 'Do not fear... I have given Ai into your hand' — reassuring Joshua after his plea for God’s name.
In Numbers 14:13, Moses similarly appeals to God's reputation among the nations, arguing that destruction would bring dishonor to His name.
Joel 2:17 has priests pleading 'Spare your people... lest the nations say, "Where is their God?"' — the same appeal to God's reputation among the nations.
Ezekiel 36:23 continues, God will vindicate His name among nations — directly answering Joshua's concern about what the nations will say.
Deuteronomy 32:27 shows God sparing Israel to prevent the enemy from claiming victory — directly parallels Joshua's concern for God's name.
Ezekiel 36:22 declares God acts for His holy name's sake, not Israel's — same principle as Joshua's appeal for God's reputation.
Ezekiel 20:9 says God acted for His name's sake to avoid profanation among nations — identical logic to Joshua's plea in 7:9.
In Exodus 32:12, Moses argues that Egypt would misinterpret God's actions — same appeal to God's reputation among nations as Joshua here.
Psalm 83:4 records enemies plotting to wipe out Israel's name, echoing Joshua's fear that the Canaanites will cut off their name.
Psalm 106:8 recalls God saving Israel for His name's sake, the same motivation Joshua appeals to — that God act to preserve His reputation.
Psalm 79:9 echoes Joshua's plea: 'Help us... for the glory of your name' — both appeal to God to act for His reputation.
Ezekiel 36:20 describes nations profaning God's name because of Israel's failure — the very scenario Joshua fears if Israel is defeated.
Jeremiah 14:7 pleads 'Act, O Lord, for your name's sake' — identical appeal to Joshua's cry to protect God's great name.
Isaiah 48:9 has God saying 'For my name's sake I defer my anger' — actions motivated by name's honor, like Joshua's plea.
Isaiah 37:20 shows Hezekiah praying that God save for His reputation among nations, exactly Joshua's fear of Canaanites hearing.
Psalm 115:1 prays 'Not to us, but to your name give glory' — same focus on God's name rather than human honor, as in Joshua.
Psalm 106:8 recalls God saving Israel for His name's sake, mirroring Joshua's concern that defeat would dishonor God's name.
In Psalm 13:4, David fears enemies boasting 'I have prevailed' — same concern that enemies not gloat over God's people and thus God's name.
In 2 Chronicles 14:11, Asa cries 'let not man prevail against you' — a parallel plea that God's honor not be defeated by enemies.
In 2 Kings 19:19, Hezekiah prays that God would save so all kingdoms know He alone is God — same plea for God's name's sake as Joshua's.
1 Samuel 17:26 has David ask about removing reproach from Israel and defying God — echoing Joshua’s fear that nations would dishonor God.
1 Samuel 12:22 states God will not forsake His people for His great name’s sake — the very principle Joshua appeals to in his plea.
Numbers 14:16 uses the same argument: nations will say 'The Lord was not able to bring them in' — both cite potential dishonor to God if His people are destroyed.
In 1 Kings 8:42, Solomon prays that foreigners will hear of God's great name — echoing Joshua's concern that nations hear of God's name, but in a positive context.
2 Samuel 7:23 recounts how God made a name for Himself by redeeming Israel — the same name Joshua fears will be tarnished by defeat.
Deuteronomy 32:26 shows God threatening to cut off Israel's memory — a different perspective on the same threat Joshua fears from enemies.
John 12:28 shows Jesus praying 'Father, glorify your name' — a parallel concern for God's honor, though in a different context of crucifixion rather than military defeat.