Joshua 6:7

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 6:7

BSB
And he told the people, "Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD."
AKJV
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.
CPDV
He also said to the people, "Go, and circle the city, armed, preceding the ark of the Lord."
ERV
And they said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let the armed men pass on before the ark of the LORD.
NHEB
And he said to the people, "Advance. March around the city, and let the armed men pass on before the LORD's ark."
SMT
And they will say to the people, Pass through and surround the city, and he being armed shall pass by before the ark of Jehovah.

Commentary for Joshua 6:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 6:7
Summary
Armed soldiers advance before sacred covenant symbol
Place
Jericho
Event
Organizing procession formation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Narrative