Joshua 6:7

“And he said vnto the people, Passe on, and compasse the city, and let him that is armed passe on before the Arke of the Lord.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

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

Then he said to the people, "Go forward, and march around the city, and let the armed men go on before the ark of the LORD."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let the armed men pass on before the ark of Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

And he said to the people, Pass on, go round the city, and they that are armed shall pass on before the ark of Jehovah.
- Darby 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.
- Webster's Bible

They said to the people, "Advance! March around the city, and let the armed men pass on before Yahweh's ark."
- World English Bible

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.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And he said unto the people: 'Pass on, and compass the city, and let the armed body pass on before the ark of the LORD.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Joshua 6:7


6:7 Him that is armed - God would have them armed both for the defense of themselves and the ark, in case the enemies should make a sally upon them, and for the execution of the Lord's vengeance upon that city.


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