Joshua 24:23

Good News Translation

“Then get rid of those foreign gods that you have,” he demanded, “and pledge your loyalty to the Lord, the God of Israel.”

Cross References

1 Kings 8:57

May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us;

1 Kings 8:58

may he make us obedient to him, so that we will always live as he wants us to live, keeping all the laws and commands he gave our ancestors.

Psalm 119:36

Give me the desire to obey your laws rather than to get rich.

Psalm 141:4

Keep me from wanting to do wrong and from joining evil people in their wickedness. May I never take part in their feasts.

Psalm 81:10

I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt. Open your mouth, and I will feed you.

Exodus 20:23

Do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gold to be worshiped in addition to me.

Proverbs 2:2

Listen to what is wise and try to understand it.

Hosea 14:8

The people of Israel will have nothing more to do with idols; I will answer their prayers and take care of them. Like an evergreen tree I will shelter them; I am the source of all their blessings.”

Joshua 24:14

“Now then,” Joshua continued, “honor the Lord and serve him sincerely and faithfully. Get rid of the gods which your ancestors used to worship in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve only the Lord.