Joshua 6:18

God's Word

But stay away from what has been claimed by the Lord for destruction, or you, too, will be destroyed by the Lord. If you take anything that is claimed by the Lord, you will bring destruction and disaster on the camp of Israel.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:1

In the time of David, there was a famine for three successive years, and David asked the Lord’s advice about it. The Lord answered, “It’s because of Saul and his family. They are guilty of murder because they killed the people of Gibeon.”

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

Jonah 1:12

He told them, “Throw me overboard. Then the sea will become calm. I know that I’m responsible for this violent storm.”

Romans 12:9

Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.

2 Corinthians 6:17

The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers. Separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.”

Ephesians 5:11

Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.

Deuteronomy 13:17

Don’t ever take any of the things claimed for destruction. Then the Lord will stop being angry and will show you mercy. In his mercy he will make your population increase, as he swore to your ancestors.

Deuteronomy 23:10

If one of your men becomes unclean from a nocturnal emission, he must go outside the camp and stay there.

Deuteronomy 7:26

Never bring a disgusting idol into your house. If you do, you and the idol will be destroyed. Consider it detestable and disgusting. It must be destroyed.”

James 1:27

Pure, unstained religion, according to God our Father, is to take care of orphans and widows when they suffer and to remain uncorrupted by this world.

Joshua 7:1

The people of Israel proved to be disloyal about the things claimed by the Lord. Achan, son of Carmi, grandson of Zabdi, great-grandson of Zerah, and a member of the tribe of Judah, took something that had been claimed by the Lord. So the Lord became angry with the people of Israel.

Joshua 7:13

“Get up! Tell the people, ‘Get ready for tomorrow by performing the ceremonies to make yourselves holy. This is what the Lord God of Israel says: You have what I claimed for myself, Israel. You will not be able to defend yourselves against your enemies until you get rid of what I have claimed.

Joshua 7:15

The man who is selected, along with everything he has, must be burned because he has ⌞stolen⌟ what the Lord has claimed. He has ignored the Lord’s requirements and done a godless thing in Israel.’ ”

Joshua 7:25

Then Joshua said, “Why did you bring this disaster on us? The Lord will bring disaster on you today!” And all Israel stoned Achan and his family to death. Then they burned the bodies and piled stones over them.

1 John 5:21

Dear children, guard yourselves from false gods.

1 Samuel 15:9

Saul and the army spared Agag and the best sheep and cows, the fattened animals, the lambs, and all the best ⌞property⌟. The army refused to claim them for God by destroying them. But everything that was worthless and weak the army did claim for God and destroy.