Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the seventh day, they got up at daybreak and marched around the city seven times in the same manner, except that on that day they circled the city seven times. New Living Translation On the seventh day the Israelites got up at dawn and marched around the town as they had done before. But this time they went around the town seven times. English Standard Version On the seventh day they rose early, at the dawn of day, and marched around the city in the same manner seven times. It was only on that day that they marched around the city seven times. Berean Standard Bible Then on the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass on the seventh day that they rose early, about the dawning of the day, and marched around the city in this manner seven times; only on that day they marched around the city seven times. King James Bible And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times. New King James Version But it came to pass on the seventh day that they rose early, about the dawning of the day, and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. On that day only they marched around the city seven times. New American Standard Bible Then on the seventh day they got up early at the dawning of the day and marched around the city in the same way seven times; only on that day did they march around the city seven times. NASB 1995 Then on the seventh day they rose early at the dawning of the day and marched around the city in the same manner seven times; only on that day they marched around the city seven times. NASB 1977 Then it came about on the seventh day that they rose early at the dawning of the day and marched around the city in the same manner seven times; only on that day they marched around the city seven times. Legacy Standard Bible Then it happened that on the seventh day they rose early at the breaking of dawn and marched around the city in the same manner seven times; only on that day they marched around the city seven times. Amplified Bible Then on the seventh day they got up early at daybreak and marched around the city in the same way seven times; only on that day they marched around the city seven times. Berean Annotated Bible Then on the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. Christian Standard Bible Early on the seventh day, they started at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same way. That was the only day they marched around the city seven times. Holman Christian Standard Bible Early on the seventh day, they started at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same way. That was the only day they marched around the city seven times. American Standard Version And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early at the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on the day they compassed the city seven times. Contemporary English Version On the seventh day, the army got up at daybreak. They marched slowly around Jericho the same as they had done for the past six days, except on this day they went around seven times. English Revised Version And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early at the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times. GOD'S WORD® Translation On the seventh day they got up at dawn. They marched around the city seven times the same way they had done it before. That was the only day they marched around it seven times. Good News Translation On the seventh day they got up at daybreak and marched seven times around the city in the same way--this was the only day that they marched around it seven times. International Standard Version They rose early at dawn on the seventh day and marched around the city seven times, just as they had before, except that on that day only they marched around the city seven times. NET Bible On the seventh day they were up at the crack of dawn and marched around the city as before--only this time they marched around it seven times. New Heart English Bible It happened on the seventh day, that they rose early at the dawning of the day, and marched around the city in the same way seven times. Only on this day they marched around the city seven times. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen on the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. World English Bible On the seventh day, they rose early at the dawning of the day, and marched around the city in the same way seven times. On this day only they marched around the city seven times. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, on the seventh day, that they rise early, at the ascending of the dawn, and go around the city, according to this manner, seven times; (only on that day have they gone around the city seven times); Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass on the seventh day that they rose early, about the dawning of the day, and marched around the city in this manner seven times; only on that day they marched around the city seven times. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, on the seventh day, that they rise early, at the ascending of the dawn, and compass the city, according to this manner, seven times; (only, on that day they have compassed the city seven times); Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the seventh day, and they will rise early in the ascending of the dawn, and they will encompass the city according to this judgment seven times; only in that day they encompassed the city seven times. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the seventh day, rising up early, they went about the city, as it was ordered, seven times. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, on the seventh day, rising at first light, they circled the city, just as had been ordered, seven times. New American Bible On the seventh day, beginning at daybreak, they marched around the city seven times in the same manner; on that day only did they march around the city seven times. New Revised Standard Version On the seventh day they rose early, at dawn, and marched around the city in the same manner seven times. It was only on that day that they marched around the city seven times. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd on the seventh day, they rose in the morning, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times; it was on that day only that they compassed the city seven times. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And on the seventh day they arose at dawn and they went around the city according to this law, seven times, but they went around it seven times only on that day OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early at the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times; only on that day they compassed the city seven times. Brenton Septuagint Translation And on the seventh day they rose up early, and compassed the city on that day seven times. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Walls of Jericho…14So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days. 15Then on the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. 16After the seventh time around, the priests blew the horns, and Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the LORD has given you the city!… Cross References Then on the seventh day, Genesis 2:2-3 And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. / Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished. Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. … Hebrews 4:4 For somewhere He has spoken about the seventh day in this manner: “And on the seventh day God rested from all His works.” they got up at dawn Mark 1:35 Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray. Genesis 22:3 So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. Genesis 19:15 At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” and marched around the city seven times Leviticus 14:7 Seven times he shall sprinkle the one to be cleansed of the skin disease. Then he shall pronounce him clean and release the live bird into the open field. 2 Kings 5:14 So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. 1 Kings 18:43-44 “Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” / On the seventh time the servant reported, “There is a cloud as small as a man’s hand rising from the sea.” And Elijah replied, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’” in the same manner. Numbers 2:34 So the Israelites did everything the LORD commanded Moses; they camped under their standards in this way and set out in the same way, each man with his clan and his family. Exodus 39:42-43 The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. Exodus 12:28 And the Israelites went and did just what the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. Joshua 10:13-14 So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.” / There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man, because the LORD fought for Israel. Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Exodus 23:30 Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you become fruitful and possess the land. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times. about the dawning Psalm 119:147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. Matthew 28:1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: only on that day Joshua 6:4 And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets. Jump to Previous Circled City Compassed Dawning Daybreak Early Except Manner Marched Rose Round Seven Seventh Times WayJump to Next Circled City Compassed Dawning Daybreak Early Except Manner Marched Rose Round Seven Seventh Times WayJoshua 6 1. Jericho is shut up2. God instructs Joshua how to beseige it 12. The city is composed 17. It is accursed 20. The walls fall down 22. Rahab is saved 26. The builder of Jericho is cursed Then on the seventh day The seventh day holds significant biblical symbolism, often representing completion or perfection, as seen in the creation account (Genesis 2:2-3). This day marks the culmination of the Israelites' obedience to God's specific instructions for conquering Jericho, emphasizing the importance of divine timing and fulfillment of God's promises. they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner That was the only day they circled the city seven times. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the people into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the conquest of Jericho. 2. The Israelites The people of God, chosen to inherit the Promised Land. They are obedient to God's commands as they march around Jericho. 3. Jericho A fortified city in Canaan, representing the first major obstacle in the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land. 4. The Seventh Day A significant day in the biblical account, often associated with completion and divine intervention. In this context, it marks the culmination of the Israelites' obedience and faith. 5. Marching Around the City A unique military strategy commanded by God, emphasizing faith and obedience over conventional warfare tactics. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThe Israelites' success at Jericho was not due to military might but their obedience to God's unconventional instructions. This teaches us the importance of trusting and obeying God's guidance, even when it defies human logic. The Power of Faith The act of marching around Jericho for seven days required faith in God's promise. Our faith in God's promises can lead to victory over seemingly insurmountable challenges. Divine Timing The significance of the seventh day highlights God's perfect timing. We are reminded to be patient and trust in God's timing for the fulfillment of His promises. Community and Unity The Israelites acted as one body, following Joshua's leadership. This unity was crucial for their success, teaching us the importance of community and collective faith in achieving God's purposes. Symbolism of the Number Seven The number seven often symbolizes completeness and perfection in the Bible. This event encourages us to seek spiritual completeness through our relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:15?2. How does Joshua 6:15 demonstrate the importance of obedience in our lives? 3. What can we learn about patience from Israel's actions in Joshua 6:15? 4. How does Joshua 6:15 connect to the concept of faith in Hebrews 11:30? 5. In what ways can we apply the Israelites' perseverance to our spiritual battles? 6. How does the Israelites' trust in God's plan in Joshua 6:15 inspire you? 7. How does Joshua 6:15 demonstrate the power of faith in God's promises? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 6:15? 9. Why did God choose a seven-day march around Jericho in Joshua 6:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. How did Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land? 12. Is there any archeological evidence supporting a sudden destruction of Jericho’s walls in this manner (Joshua 6)? 13. How are Joshua and Jesus similar? 14. What is Jericho's significance in the Bible? What Does Joshua 6:15 Mean Then on the seventh day“Then on the seventh day…” (Joshua 6:15) • God had fixed a precise timetable: six days of once-around marching, then a climactic seventh day (Joshua 6:3–4). • Throughout Scripture the seventh day signals completion—creation’s Sabbath rest (Genesis 2:2), the seventh-day command in the Decalogue (Exodus 20:8–11), and the final trumpet sequence in Revelation 8–11. Each reminds us that God rules history and brings His plans to perfect fulfillment. • Hebrews 11:30 ties the fall of Jericho to faith: the seventh-day obedience demonstrated Israel’s trust that God—not their swords—would take the city. they got up at dawn “…they got up at dawn…” • Obedience begins early, before distractions set in (Psalm 5:3; Mark 1:35). Israel rose with confident expectation, prepared to watch God act (Exodus 14:24). • Dawn also underscores urgency: this was not a casual stroll but a decisive day in God’s redemptive plan (Joshua 3:1). and marched around the city seven times “…and marched around the city seven times…” • Seven signifies completeness (Leviticus 4:6; 2 Kings 5:14). By circling Jericho seven times, Israel enacted a visible declaration that God’s judgment was fully ripened and His promise to Abraham finally landing (Genesis 15:16). • Repetition impressed upon Israel’s hearts that victory comes by perseverance in God’s methods, not by shortcut (Galatians 6:9; James 1:4). • Like Naaman dipping seven times or Elijah’s servant scanning the horizon seven times (1 Kings 18:43), the action stretched faith right to the finish line. in the same manner “…in the same manner.” • They did exactly as on prior days—priests ahead, trumpets sounding, ark central, people silent (Joshua 6:6–10). • God values precise obedience (Deuteronomy 5:32–33). He had not asked for improvisation but faithfulness. Jesus echoed the same heart: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). • Consistency trains God’s people to rely on His word even when results are not yet visible (Luke 5:5). That was the only day they circled the city seven times “That was the only day they circled the city seven times.” • The unique intensity of the seventh day sets it apart. The walls would fall only once, so God called for a once-only escalation. • The phrase highlights contrast: six ordinary days, one extraordinary day—mirroring how God often asks ordinary faithfulness before extraordinary breakthrough (Joshua 1:7; 1 Corinthians 15:58). • It also guards against ritualism. The power was not in endless circles but in timely obedience. Once God’s purpose was achieved, the pattern ceased (Ecclesiastes 3:1). summary Joshua 6:15 portrays a people who embrace God’s precise timetable, rise early in expectant faith, persevere to the perfect completion of His plan, obey without alteration, and experience a once-for-all victory prepared by the Lord. Their sevenfold march teaches us that patient, consistent obedience—guided solely by God’s word—ushers in His decisive, triumphant intervention. Verse 15. - And it came to pass on the seventh day. Why did God command this long pause of suspense and expectation? Even to teach us that His ways are not as our ways, and that we had far better leave the issue in His hands, than by our impatience to anticipate, and not unfrequently frustrate, the course of His Providence. ? Calvin. There is a time to act and a time to wait patiently. If we seek His guidance by prayer, God will tell us when to do either. And when it is our duty not to do anything ourselves, but to wait for the deliverance which He never fails to send in His own good time, let us be careful to restrain ourselves, lest by our rash intermeddling with His designs, we bring disgrace and disaster upon ourselves and His cause. Had the Israelites disobeyed His command, and instead of the solemn procession round Jericho, ventured to attack the city at once, it would have fared worse with them than at Ai, or at the wilderness of Pavan (Numbers 14:45). About the dawning. So the Chethibh. The Ken substitutes כְּ for בְּ, i.e., as soon as it was dawn. Literally, "as the dawn went up." After this manner. Literally, according to this judgment, "sieur dispositum erat" (Vulg.). For a similar use of מִשְׁפָט see Genesis 40:13, and compare the proverb mos pro lege.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenוַיְהִ֣י ׀ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be on the seventh הַשְּׁבִיעִ֗י (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number) day, בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day they got up וַיַּשְׁכִּ֙מוּ֙ (way·yaš·ki·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning at dawn כַּעֲל֣וֹת (ka·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7837: Dawn and marched around וַיָּסֹ֧בּוּ (way·yā·sōb·bū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround the city הָעִ֛יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement seven שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times פְּעָמִ֑ים (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence in the same הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that manner. כַּמִּשְׁפָּ֥ט (kam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style That הַה֔וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was the only רַ֚ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day they circled סָבְב֥וּ (sā·ḇə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround the city הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement seven שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times. פְּעָמִֽים׃ (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence Links Joshua 6:15 NIVJoshua 6:15 NLT Joshua 6:15 ESV Joshua 6:15 NASB Joshua 6:15 KJV Joshua 6:15 BibleApps.com Joshua 6:15 Biblia Paralela Joshua 6:15 Chinese Bible Joshua 6:15 French Bible Joshua 6:15 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 6:15 It happened on the seventh day that (Josh. 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