Joshua 24:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Joshua said, “But you still have some idols, like those the other nations worship. Get rid of your idols! You must decide once and for all that you really want to obey the LORD God of Israel.”

Cross References

1 Kings 8:57

The LORD our God was with our ancestors to help them, and I pray that he will be with us and never abandon us.

1 Kings 8:58

May the LORD help us obey him and follow all the laws and teachings he gave our ancestors.

Psalm 119:36

Make me want to obey you, rather than to be rich.

Psalm 141:4

Don't let me want to do evil or waste my time doing wrong with wicked people. Don't let me even taste the good things they offer.

Psalm 81:10

I am the LORD your God. I rescued you from Egypt. Just ask, and I will give you whatever you need.

Exodus 20:23

So you must never make idols of silver or gold to worship in place of me.

Proverbs 2:2

Keep in tune with wisdom and think what it means to have common sense.

Hosea 14:8

Israel, give up your idols! I will answer your prayers and take care of you. I am that glorious tree, the source of your fruit.

Joshua 24:14

Then Joshua told the people: Worship the LORD, obey him, and always be faithful. Get rid of the idols your ancestors worshipped when they lived on the other side of the River Euphrates and in Egypt.