Joshua 7:5

The Passion Translation

The men of Ai chased them from the city gates, down the hill as far as the quarries, cutting them down as they fled. They killed thirty-six of Joshua’s men, and when Israel heard of their defeat, their hearts melted away with fear!

Cross References

Psalm 22:14

Now I’m completely exhausted. Every joint of my body has been pulled apart. My courage has melted away.

Psalm 58:7

Let them disappear like water falling on thirsty ground. Let all their weapons be useless.

Isaiah 13:7

For this reason, every hand will go limp and every heart will melt.

Ezekiel 21:7

And when they ask, ‘Why these groans?’ reply, ‘Because of what I’ve heard is about to happen. Every heart will melt with fear, and every hand grow limp. Everyone will faint with fright and wet themselves. Behold, it is coming now! It is here!’ I, Lord Yahweh, have spoken.”

Joshua 2:11

As soon as we heard it, our hearts melted with fear, and we were left with no courage among us because of you. Yahweh, your God, is the true God who rules in heaven above and on earth below.

Joshua 2:9

and said to them, “I know that Yahweh has given you this land. Everyone is absolutely terrified, and we are all paralyzed with fear because of you.

Joshua 5:1

All the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea became terrified of the Israelites. For when they heard how Yahweh miraculously dried up the Jordan so that the Israelites could cross over, all their courage melted away.