Joshua 23 in the early church
[Vulgate: Josue]
4 passages quote, allude to, or echo Joshua 23, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
Joshua 23:1
A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh 23:1–10 | Joshua, lines 520–545 · Cyprianus Gallus | allusion, high confidence | early 5th cent. |
| Josh 23:1–16 | Part 2, chapter 16 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | allusion, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Joshua 23:8
Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh 23:8 | Exposition of Psalm 118 15.33.2 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386-397 |
Joshua 23:14
Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh 23:14 | Life of Antony 91 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 357–360 |