Joshua 8:26

For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.

Cross-reference

Joshua 8:18 Parallel

In Joshua 8:18, God commands Joshua to stretch out his javelin; verse 26 shows him obeying by not withdrawing his hand.

Exodus 17:11 depicts Moses’ raised hand bringing victory; Joshua’s outstretched javelin similarly secures victory in battle.

In Exodus 17:12, Moses’ hands are held steady; Joshua’s hand remains outstretched, mirroring the same sustained effort for victory.