Joshua 6:2

Verse

And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor.

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord said to Joshua, See, I have given into your hands Jericho with its king and all its men of war.

Free Bible Version

But the Lord told Joshua, “I'm handing over the city of Jericho to you, along with its king and its army of warriors.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Lord saide vnto Ioshua, Behold, I haue giuen into thine hand Iericho and the King thereof, and the strong men of warre.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh said to Joshua, “Listen to what I say! I am going to enable your army [SYN] to capture/conquer [MTY] Jericho and its king and its soldiers.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yahweh said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, its king, and its trained soldiers.

Noah Webster Bible

And the LORD said to Joshua, See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and its king, and the mighty men of valor.

World English Bible

Yahweh said to Joshua, “Behold, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the mighty men of valor.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah saith unto Joshua, 'See, I have given into thy hand Jericho and its king — mighty ones of valour,

Context

The Walls of Jericho

¹Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.²And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor.³March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.

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Summary

In Joshua 6:2, God instructs Joshua to conquer the city of Jericho by marching around its walls with the Ark of the Covenant. This command demonstrates God's power and sovereignty over the enemies of His people, showing that victory comes through obedience and faith in His guidance. The strategy of marching around the city symbolizes the Israelites' trust in God's promise to deliver Jericho into their hands, despite the seemingly unconventional method of warfare. This verse highlights the importance of following God's instructions even when they may seem unusual or challenging, as He is the ultimate source of strength and victory in all circumstances.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And the Lord said unto Joshua - This is the same person who in the preceding chapter is called the captain or prince of the Lord's host, the discourse being here continued that was begun at the conclusion of the preceding chapter, from which the first verses of this are unnaturally divided. I have given into thine hand Jericho, etc. - From Jos 24:11, it seems as if there had been persons of all the seven Canaanitish nations then in Jericho, who might have come together at this time to help the king of Jericho against the invading Israelites. The Targum intimates that the place was very strong, having "gates of iron and bars of brass; and was shut up so closely that none came out, either to combat or make offers of peace."