Judges 18:9

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Judges 18:7–11 · Berean Standard Bible

7 So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, tranquil and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone.

8 When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, “What did you find?”

9 They answered, “Come on, let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why would you fail to act? Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land!

10 When you enter, you will come to an unsuspecting people and a spacious land, for God has delivered it into your hand. It is a place where nothing on earth is lacking.”

11 So six hundred Danites departed from Zorah and Eshtaol, armed with weapons of war.

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Numbers 13:30

Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!”

Numbers 14:7

and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land.

Numbers 14:8

If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us.

Numbers 14:9

Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”

Joshua 2:23

Then the two men started back, came down from the hill country, and crossed the river. So they came to Joshua son of Nun and reported all that had happened to them.

Joshua 2:24

“The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.”

1 Kings 22:23

So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”

Joshua 18:3

So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you?

1 Samuel 4:9

Take courage and be men, O Philistines! Otherwise, you will serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!”

2 Samuel 10:12

Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”

John 6:27

Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

Hebrews 6:11

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

Hebrews 6:12

Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

2 Peter 1:11

and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.