Joshua 7:3

Rotherham Emphasized Bible 1902

And they returned unto Joshua and said unto him—Let not all the people go up, about two thousand men or three thousand men, can go up and smite Ai,—do not weary the whole people to go thither, for, but few, they are.

Cross References

2 Peter 1:10

Wherefore, all the more, brethren, give diligence to be making, firm, your calling and election; for, these things, doing, in nowise shall ye stumble at any time,

2 Peter 1:5

And, for this very reason also—adding, on your part, all diligence, supply, in your faith, excellence, and, in your excellence, knowledge,

Hebrews 4:11

Let us, therefore, give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall into the same example, of obstinacy.

Luke 13:24

Be striving to enter through the narrow door; for, many, I say unto you, will seek to enter, and will not be able,—

Proverbs 21:25

The craving of the sluggard, killeth him, for his hands have refused to work.

Proverbs 13:4

The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.

Joshua 7:2

And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai which was beside Beth-aven on the east side of Bethel, and spake unto them saying, Go up and spy out the land. So the men went up, and spied out Ai.

Joshua 7:4

There went up thither of the people therefore, about three thousand men,—but they fled before the men of Ai.