Joshua 7:3

New American Bible - revised edition

they returned to Joshua and advised, “Do not send all the people up; if only about two or three thousand go up, they can attack and overcome Ai. You need not tire all the people: the enemy there are few.”

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.

Proverbs 21:25

The desire of sluggards will slay them, for their hands refuse to work.

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.

Hebrews 4:11

Therefore, let us strive to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall after the same example of disobedience.

Joshua 7:2

Joshua next sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven and east of Bethel, with the order, “Go up and reconnoiter the land.” When they had explored Ai,

Joshua 7:4

About three thousand of the people made the attack, but they fled before the army at Ai,

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, be all the more eager to make your call and election firm, for, in doing so, you will never stumble.

2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge,