Zechariah 3:7

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.

Cross-references

In Zechariah 3:4, Joshua's filthy garments are removed and he is cleansed, providing the basis for the conditional promise of access in 3:7.

In Zechariah 6:15, a similar conditional promise of building the temple if they obey, paralleling the condition for ruling God's house.

Leviticus 8:35 commands priests to keep the LORD's charge—direct parallel to Joshua's priestly duty in Zechariah.

In Revelation 3:5, the overcomer is confessed before the Father and His angels—mirroring Joshua's right of access among the angelic 'standing here'.

Revelation 3:4 promises walking with Christ in white for the worthy—directly paralleling Joshua's conditional promise to walk in God's ways and be worthy of access.

Hebrews 12:22 speaks of coming to the heavenly Jerusalem with innumerable angels—echoing Joshua's access to the angelic assembly standing before God.

1 Kings 2:3 Parallel

1 Kings 2:3 charges Solomon to keep the LORD's charge and walk in his ways—identical language to the condition for Joshua.

Ezekiel 48:11 again highlights the sons of Zadok who kept charge and did not go astray — a parallel to the faithful condition in Zechariah.

Ezekiel 44:16 continues: they shall enter the sanctuary and keep my charge, mirroring the access and charge promised to Joshua.

Ezekiel 44:15 describes faithful priests who kept charge and were granted access to stand before God — directly parallel to Zechariah's promise.

Ezekiel 44:8 rebukes those who failed to keep charge of the sanctuary — a contrast to the faithful promise in Zechariah 3:7.

Jeremiah 15:19-21 gives a conditional promise: if Jeremiah returns, he will stand before God—directly mirroring the 'if...then' structure and the promise of access in Zechariah 3:7.

Genesis 26:5 commends Abraham for keeping God's charge—same phrase 'keep my charge' as the condition for Joshua.

2 Chronicles 7:17 uses 'walk before me' and 'observe statutes' as conditions — a close parallel to Joshua's charge.

1 Kings 11:38 promises a sure house if Jeroboam walks in God's ways — directly parallels the conditional promise to Joshua.

1 Kings 9:4 Parallel

1 Kings 9:4 conditions blessing on walking before God in integrity — the same 'walk in my ways' formula appears.

1 Kings 6:12 ties the temple promise to walking in God's statutes — mirrors the 'if you walk in my ways' condition given to Joshua.

1 Kings 3:14 promises lengthened days if Solomon walks in God's ways — the same conditional promise structure as Joshua's commission.

Revelation 3:21 promises believers a seat on Christ's throne—a greater fulfillment of the access and authority Joshua is offered in the heavenly court.

In 1 Chronicles 23:32, the same phrase 'keep charge' describes Levitical duties in the temple — a parallel to the priestly responsibility promised to Joshua.

1 Samuel 2:28-30 recalls God's original choice of Aaron's house for the priesthood and the conditional honor—those who honor God are honored—paralleling the conditional promise to Joshua.

Deuteronomy 17:8-9 appoints Levitical priests to decide difficult cases — echoes Joshua being promised rule over God's house and courts.

Malachi 2:5-7 describes the ideal priest who walks with God and turns many from sin—echoing the condition of walking in God's ways that leads to Joshua's ruling and access.

Deuteronomy 11:1 commands loving God and keeping his charge — this parallels the condition Joshua must meet for his priestly authority.

Numbers 9:23 also uses 'keep the charge of the LORD' in the context of wilderness obedience — similar language but different situation.

Numbers 9:19 describes Israel keeping the LORD's charge during the wilderness — the same phrase 'keep my charge' echoes the condition for Joshua's role.