Joshua 6:9

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 6:9

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
and all the armed soldiers went ahead, the remainder of the common people followed the ark, and the sound of the trumpets grew louder everywhere.
ERV
And the armed men went before the priests that blew the trumpets, and the rearward went after the ark, the priests blowing with the trumpets as they went.
NHEB
The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the ark went after them. The trumpets sounded as they went.
SMT
And he being armed, went before the priests that clanged with the trumpets, and the gathering went after the ark, going and clanging with the trumpets.

Commentary for Joshua 6:9

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Overview of Joshua 6:9
Summary
Armed guards position before and behind
Place
Jericho
Event
Military formation established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative