Joshua 9:14
And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord.
Cross-reference
In 2 Samuel 5:19, David inquires of the Lord before battle — the opposite of Israel's rash treaty in Joshua 9:14 without seeking God.
James 1:5 promises wisdom to those who ask God — contrasting Israel's failure to seek divine counsel.
Isaiah 30:2 specifically rebukes those who set out 'without asking for my direction' — exactly what Israel did here.
Isaiah 30:1 condemns making alliances without God's Spirit — a parallel to Israel's unapproved treaty with Gibeon.
Proverbs 3:6 commands acknowledging God in all ways — a direct contrast to Israel's failure to ask counsel here.
Proverbs 3:5 commands trusting the Lord, not leaning on one's own understanding — the very principle Israel violated in Joshua 9:14 by not inquiring.
In Ezra 8:21, Ezra seeks the Lord through fasting for a safe journey — contrasting with Joshua 9:14 where no counsel was sought.
In 1 Chronicles 10:14, the phrase 'did not seek guidance from the LORD' directly parallels Israel's failure in Joshua 9:14.
In 1 Chronicles 10:13, Saul's downfall is attributed to not seeking the Lord's guidance — a parallel failure to Joshua 9:14.
In 2 Samuel 2:1, David inquires of the Lord before acting — contrasting with Israel's failure to seek counsel in Joshua 9:14.
In 1 Samuel 30:8, David inquires of the Lord and receives clear guidance — the direct opposite of Israel's neglect in Joshua 9:14.
In 1 Samuel 23:9-12, David repeatedly inquires of the Lord and receives specific answers — directly opposing Israel's failure to inquire in Joshua 9:14.
In 1 Samuel 22:10, Ahimelech inquires of the Lord for David — the very act omitted in Joshua 9:14, showing a contrast between seeking and neglecting divine counsel.
Numbers 27:21 commands Joshua to seek counsel via Eleazar and the Urim; here his men acted without any inquiry.
Exodus 28:30 describes the Urim and Thummim for inquiring of the Lord; here Israel failed to use that means of consultation.
Exodus 23:32 forbids covenants with Canaanites — the very command Israel violated by making this treaty.
1 Kings 22:5 commands inquiring first for the word of the LORD — the very step Israel skipped here.
2 Kings 3:11 shows Jehoshaphat seeking a prophet to inquire of the LORD — contrasting Israel's failure to ask.
1 Samuel 23:2 shows David inquiring of the LORD before acting — a model of the counsel Israel omitted here.
Judges 20:28 shows Phinehas inquiring of the Lord; in contrast, Joshua 9:14 records no inquiry before making a treaty.
In 2 Chronicles 35:22, Josiah ignores God's word through Neco, echoing Israel's failure to seek the LORD's counsel here.
1 Samuel 14:18 shows Saul bringing the ark to consult God; here Israel neglected to consult God before acting.
Judges 20:18 records Israel asking God whom to fight; here they did not ask at all about the Gibeonites.
Judges 1:1 shows Israel later asking the Lord for guidance; here they made no such inquiry about the Gibeonites.