Joshua 6:9
Joshua 6:9 in Multiple Translations
While the horns continued to sound, the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard followed the ark.
¶ And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
And the armed men went before the priests that blew the trumpets, and the rearward went after the ark, the priests blowing the trumpets as they went.
And the armed men went before the priests who were blowing the horns, and the mass of the people went after the ark, blowing their horns.
Some of the armed men marched ahead of the priests blowing the horns, while some followed the Ark, the horns being blown continually.
And the men of armes went before the Priestes, that blewe the trumpets: then the gathering hoste came after the Arke, as they went and blewe the trumpets.
and he who is armed is going before the priests blowing the trumpets, and he who is gathering up is going after the ark, going on and blowing with the trumpets;
The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the ark went after them. The trumpets sounded as they went.
And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rear-guard came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
And all the armed men went before, the rest of the common people followed the ark, and the sound of the trumpets was heard on all sides.
The group of soldiers carrying weapons marched in front of the priests who were blowing their trumpets, and the rest of the soldiers followed the four men carrying the chest. While they were all marching, the seven priests were blowing their trumpets.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 6:9
Study Notes — Joshua 6:9
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- Joshua 6:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 6:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 6:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 6:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
- Sermons on Joshua 6:9
Context — The Walls of Jericho
9While the horns continued to sound, the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard followed the ark.
10But Joshua had commanded the people: “Do not give a battle cry or let your voice be heard; do not let one word come out of your mouth until the day I tell you to shout. Then you are to shout!” 11So he had the ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. And the people returned to the camp and spent the night there.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 6:13 | And the seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns kept marching ahead of the ark of the LORD and blowing the horns. The armed troops went in front of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the horns kept sounding. |
| 2 | Numbers 10:25 | Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command. |
| 3 | Isaiah 58:8 | Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. |
| 4 | Isaiah 52:11–12 | Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard. |
Joshua 6:9 Summary
In Joshua 6:9, we see the Israelites marching around the city of Jericho with the armed troops ahead of the priests and the rear guard following the ark, trusting in God's presence and protection. This verse reminds us that, as believers, we are called to trust in God's power and presence, just like the Israelites did, and to trust that He will overcome any obstacle, as seen in Romans 8:37. We can apply this lesson to our lives by trusting in God's presence and protection, and by declaring our trust in His power through our words and actions, as seen in Psalm 98:6. By doing so, we can, like the Israelites, experience God's power and presence in our lives, and trust that He will lead us to victory, as stated in 2 Corinthians 2:14.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the armed troops marching ahead of the priests in Joshua 6:9?
The armed troops were marching ahead of the priests to provide protection and to prepare for battle, as seen in Joshua 6:7, where they are told to advance and march around the city ahead of the ark of the LORD, and also in Deuteronomy 31:6, which reminds us that God is with us and will not leave us, giving us courage in the face of uncertainty.
What is the significance of the rear guard following the ark in Joshua 6:9?
The rear guard following the ark signifies that God is the rear guard of His people, as stated in Isaiah 52:12 and 58:8, protecting them from any attack from behind, and this formation also symbolizes the people's trust in God's presence and protection, as seen in Exodus 14:19-20 where the angel of God and the pillar of cloud moved to the rear of the Israelites to protect them from the Egyptians.
Why were the horns continuing to sound in Joshua 6:9?
The horns continued to sound as a declaration of war and a call to God for help, as seen in Numbers 10:9, where the Israelites are instructed to sound the trumpets in times of war, and also as a symbol of the people's faith and trust in God's power and presence, as stated in Psalm 98:6, where we are told to sound the horn and sing praise to God.
How does Joshua 6:9 relate to our lives as believers today?
Joshua 6:9 reminds us that, as believers, we are called to trust in God's presence and protection, just like the Israelites did, and to trust in His power to overcome any obstacle, as seen in Romans 8:37, where we are told that we are more than conquerors through Christ, and also in 2 Corinthians 2:14, where we are reminded that God always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's presence and protection, and how can I apply the lesson of Joshua 6:9 to those areas?
- How can I, like the Israelites, declare my trust in God's power and presence through my words and actions, as seen in Joshua 6:9 and Psalm 98:6?
- What are some 'battles' I am facing in my life right now, and how can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's power to overcome them, as stated in Romans 8:37 and 2 Corinthians 2:14?
- In what ways can I, like the rear guard following the ark, trust in God's protection and provision in my life, and how can I demonstrate that trust to others, as seen in Isaiah 52:12 and 58:8?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 6:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 6:9
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 6:9
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 6:9
Sermons on Joshua 6:9
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Let God Be God by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker shares a profound statement he encountered in Nigeria. The statement, inscribed on a fisherman's boat, consists of four words that hold the secret to vi |
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The Ark of the Covenant: Around Jericho Part Iii by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of cooperating with God's instructions, even when they seem feeble or unlikely to bring about victory. He uses the story of Jo |
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(Angel of the Lord) 03 - Joshua by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a passage from the book of Joshua where Joshua encounters a man with a drawn sword. Joshua asks if the man is on their side or the enemy's si |
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Don't Have a Worthless Religion by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reaching out and helping others. He uses the analogy of being like a well-watered garden, emphasizing that when we give an |
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A Man of Discipline by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of fasting and the type of fast that God desires. He emphasizes that God is not pleased with a fast that is only outwardly observ |
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Walking in Lowliness by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of speaking both blessings and curses from the same mouth. He emphasizes that this should not be the case, as a spring cannot produ |
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O Church Arise! by Tim Conway | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of working for the Lord while there is still time. He shares a personal experience of attending his class reunion and realizing |






