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Joshua 3:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

After three days the officers went through the camp

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the midst of the camp;

Bible in Basic English

And at the end of three days, the men in authority over the people went through the tents,

Free Bible Version

Three days later those in charge of the people went through the camp

Geneva Bible 1599

And after three dayes the officers went throughout the hoste,

King James (Authorized) Version

And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;

Translation for Translators

Then the leaders went throughout the camp,

Unlocked Literal Bible

After three days, the officers went through the middle of the camp;

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;

World English Bible

After three days, the officers went through the middle of the camp;

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass, at the end of three days, that the authorities pass over into the midst of the camp,

Context

Crossing the Jordan

¹Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.²After three days the officers went through the camp³and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it.

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Prep Time Is Never Wasted Time

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Summary

In Joshua 3:2, we see the Israelites preparing to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Joshua instructs the people to consecrate themselves, emphasizing the importance of holiness and dedication before embarking on a significant journey or task. This act of consecration symbolizes their commitment to God and readiness to follow His lead. It serves as a reminder that obedience and spiritual preparation are essential when stepping into new seasons or facing challenges in life. Just as the Israelites consecrated themselves before crossing the Jordan, believers today are called to set themselves apart for God's purposes and trust in His guidance for the journey ahead.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

After three days - These three days are probably to be thus understood: As soon as Joshua took the command of the army, he sent the spies to ascertain the state of Jericho; as we have seen Jos 1:12. They returned at the end of three days, or rather on the third day, and made their report. It was at this time, immediately on the return of the spies, that he made the proclamation mentioned here; in consequence of which the people immediately struck their tents, and marched forward to Jordan.

Joshua 3:2

Crossing the Jordan

¹Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.²After three days the officers went through the camp³and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it.

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Berean Standard Bible

After three days the officers went through the camp

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the midst of the camp;

Bible in Basic English

And at the end of three days, the men in authority over the people went through the tents,

Free Bible Version

Three days later those in charge of the people went through the camp

Geneva Bible 1599

And after three dayes the officers went throughout the hoste,

King James (Authorized) Version

And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;

Translation for Translators

Then the leaders went throughout the camp,

Unlocked Literal Bible

After three days, the officers went through the middle of the camp;

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;

World English Bible

After three days, the officers went through the middle of the camp;

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass, at the end of three days, that the authorities pass over into the midst of the camp,