5 pairs
Joshua 7:1 describes the sin of Achan, which brought trouble upon Israel. Numbers 32:23 warns that sin will find you out, highlighting the inevitability of consequences for disobedience.
Thematic focusSin, Consequences, Disobedience.
Joshua 7:5 recounts the defeat of Israel at Ai, where their enemies chased them. Leviticus 26:17 warns that disobedience will lead to being defeated by enemies, showing the fulfillment of this warning.
Thematic focusDefeat, Disobedience, Divine Judgment.
In Joshua 7:10-11, God reveals Israel's sin of taking devoted things. 1 Samuel 15:22-23 emphasizes that obedience is better than sacrifice, underscoring the importance of following God's commands.
Thematic focusObedience, Sin, Divine Command.
Joshua 7:19 shows Joshua urging Achan to confess his sin. 1 John 1:9 promises forgiveness if we confess our sins, highlighting the biblical principle of confession leading to restoration.
Thematic focusConfession, Forgiveness, Restoration.
Joshua 7:25 describes the stoning of Achan as a consequence of his sin. Deuteronomy 13:10 prescribes stoning for leading Israel into sin, illustrating the severity of sin and its consequences.
Thematic focusJudgment, Sin, Community Purity.