Joshua 8:8

And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, that ye shall set the city on fire: according to the commandment of the Lord shall ye do. See, I have commanded you.

Cross-reference

Joshua 8:28 Parallel

Joshua 8:28 records the fulfillment of the command to burn Ai — narrative completion.

Joshua 8:13 Parallel

In Joshua 8:13, the execution of the ambush is described—direct continuation of the command given in verse 8.

Joshua 1:16 Related theme

In Joshua 1:16, the people pledge total obedience. Now in 8:8, that pledge is being enacted as they follow God's command through Joshua.

Joshua 6:24 Parallel

Joshua 6:24 describes burning Jericho, matching the pattern of destroying Canaanite cities by fire — parallel conquest method.

Joshua 11:12 Related theme

In Joshua 11:12, the pattern of obeying the LORD's command is summarized, echoing the specific obedience commanded here.