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Joshua 4:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up from the Jordan.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of the Jordan.

Bible in Basic English

So Joshua gave orders to the priests, saying, Come up now out of Jordan.

Free Bible Version

So Joshua told the priests, “Come up out of the Jordan.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Ioshua therefore commanded the Priests, saying, Come ye vp out of Iorden.

King James (Authorized) Version

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

Translation for Translators

So Joshua commanded the priests to do that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So, Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up out of the Jordan.”

Noah Webster Bible

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

World English Bible

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, “Come up out of the Jordan!”

Young's Literal Translation

And Joshua commandeth the priests, saying, 'Come ye up out of the Jordan.'

Context

Twelve Stones from the Jordan

¹⁶“Command the priests who carry the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan.”¹⁷So Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up from the Jordan.”

Summary

In Joshua 4:17, the Israelites are commanded to cross the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant. This act symbolizes God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people and His presence among them. The crossing of the Jordan River serves as a reminder of God's mighty deeds in delivering the Israelites from bondage in Egypt and leading them to the Promised Land. It also signifies a new chapter in the history of Israel, marking the beginning of their possession of the land God had promised to them. Ultimately, Joshua 4:17 highlights the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and power in our lives as we move forward in faith.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Joshua therefore commanded the priests,.... In obedience to the Lord, and sent them an order: saying; as follows: come ye up out of Jordan; from the midst of the river to the bank of it, which was properly an ascent.

Joshua 4:17

Twelve Stones from the Jordan

¹⁶“Command the priests who carry the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan.”¹⁷So Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up from the Jordan.”

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Berean Standard Bible

So Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up from the Jordan.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of the Jordan.

Bible in Basic English

So Joshua gave orders to the priests, saying, Come up now out of Jordan.

Free Bible Version

So Joshua told the priests, “Come up out of the Jordan.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Ioshua therefore commanded the Priests, saying, Come ye vp out of Iorden.

King James (Authorized) Version

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

Translation for Translators

So Joshua commanded the priests to do that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So, Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up out of the Jordan.”

Noah Webster Bible

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

World English Bible

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, “Come up out of the Jordan!”

Young's Literal Translation

And Joshua commandeth the priests, saying, 'Come ye up out of the Jordan.'