"Chapter 46—The Blessings and the Curses This chapter is based on Joshua 8 . After the execution of the sentence upon Achan, Joshua was commanded to marshal all the men of war and again advance against Ai. The power of God was with His people, and they were soon in possession of the city. PP 499"
"And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:"
The EGW passage explicitly states that the chapter is based on Joshua 8 and summarizes the events of the chapter, including the command to attack Ai after Achan's execution.
"Military operations were now suspended, that all Israel might engage in a solemn religious service. The people were eager to obtain a settlement in Canaan; as yet they had not homes or lands for their families, and in order to gain these they must drive out the Canaanites; but this important work must be deferred, for a higher duty demanded their first attention. PP 499.2"
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Both passages emphasize prioritizing spiritual or divine duties over material concerns. While the context differs (settling Canaan vs. seeking God's kingdom), the underlying principle of prioritizing God is present in both.
"left their camp at Gilgal, and marched through the country of their enemies, to the vale of Shechem, near the center of the land. Though surrounded by unconquered foes, they were safe under the protection of God as long as they were faithful to Him. Now, as in the days of Jacob, “the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them” ( Genesis 35:5 ), and the Hebrews were unmolested. PP 499.3"
"And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob."
Ellen White directly references Genesis 35:5 in this passage.
"The place appointed for this solemn service was one already sacred from its association with the history of their fathers. It was here that Abraham raised his first altar to Jehovah in the land of Canaan. Here both Abraham and Jacob had pitched their tents. Here the latter bought the field in which the tribes were to bury the body of Joseph. Here also was the well that Jacob had dug, and the oak under which he had buried the idolatrous images of his household. PP 499.4"
"And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him."
The EGW passage explicitly mentions Abraham building an altar to Jehovah in Canaan, directly referencing Genesis 12:7. It also mentions other events that occurred in the same location, further solidifying the connection.