Joshua 3:8

And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 3:8

BSB
Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: 'When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.'"
AKJV
And you shall command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When you are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, you shall stand still in Jordan.
CPDV
Now instruct the priests, who are carrying the ark of the covenant, and say to them, 'When you will have entered into a part of the water of the Jordan, stand still in it.' "
ERV
And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the waters of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.
NHEB
You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, 'When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.'"
SMT
And thou shalt command the priests lifting up the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye come to the extremity of the water of Jordan ye shall stand in Jordan.

Commentary for Joshua 3:8

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Overview of Joshua 3:8
Summary
Command given for priests to stand in water
Place
Jordan River
Event
Priests commanded to enter water
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Miracle