Joshua 6:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And they said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let the armed men pass on before the ark of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to the people, Go forward, circling the town, and let the armed men go before the ark of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

Then he told the people, “Move out! March around the city with the armed men up front ahead of the Ark of the Lord!”

Geneva Bible 1599

But he said vnto the people, Goe and compasse the citie: and let him that is armed, go forth before the Arke of the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.

Translation for Translators

And Joshua told the soldiers, “Start marching! March around the city, with several soldiers with weapons marching in front. Behind them will march the seven priests with trumpets, and behind them will march the four priests carrying Yahweh’s sacred chest.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said to the people, “Go over and march around the city, and the armed men will go ahead of the ark of Yahweh.”

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.

World English Bible

They said to the people, “Advance! March around the city, and let the armed men pass on before Yahweh’s ark.”

Young's Literal Translation

and He said unto the people, 'Pass over, and compass the city, and he who is armed doth pass over before the ark of Jehovah.'

Context

The Walls of Jericho

⁶So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.”⁷And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.”

Summary

In this verse, Joshua instructs the Israelites to march around the city of Jericho with the priests blowing trumpets. This command was given as part of God's plan to bring down the walls of Jericho and deliver the city into the hands of the Israelites. It demonstrates the importance of obedience and faith in following God's unconventional methods to achieve victory. The Israelites' obedience to these instructions paved the way for the miraculous fall of Jericho's walls, showcasing God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he said unto the people, pass on, and compass the city,.... The women and children, the young men under twenty years of age, the unarmed part of the camp, as distinguished from the armed men: and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the Lord; to guard the ark, protect the priests, and defend the people, should any sally be made by the enemy upon them. These seem to design all the males that were above twenty years of age able to bear arms, and fit for war; though some restrain it to the forty thousand of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, Jos 1:14.