6 pairs
Joshua 23:6 urges Israel to be very strong and careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, echoing the command in Deuteronomy 5:32 to follow the law without turning aside.
Thematic focusObedience to the Law, Faithfulness.
Joshua 23:7 warns against associating with the nations and invoking the names of their gods, similar to the command in Exodus 23:13 to be careful not to mention other gods.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Separation from Pagan Practices.
Joshua 23:10 states that one man of Israel shall chase a thousand, reflecting the promise in Leviticus 26:8 that five will chase a hundred, and a hundred will chase ten thousand, emphasizing God's power in battle.
Thematic focusDivine Assistance, Victory through God.
Joshua 23:11 commands Israel to love the Lord their God, paralleling the command in Deuteronomy 6:5 to love God with all heart, soul, and strength.
Thematic focusLove for God, Covenant Relationship.
Joshua 23:14 affirms that not one word of God's promises has failed, similar to Solomon's declaration in 1 Kings 8:56 that all God's promises have been fulfilled.
Thematic focusFaithfulness of God, Fulfillment of Promises.
Joshua 23:16 warns that if Israel transgresses the covenant, they will perish from the good land, echoing the curses for disobedience in Deuteronomy 28:15.
Thematic focusCovenant, Consequences of Disobedience.