New International Version March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. New Living Translation You and your fighting men should march around the town once a day for six days. English Standard Version You shall march around the city, all the men of war going around the city once. Thus shall you do for six days. Berean Standard Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ shall march around the city, all you men of war, going all around the city one time. This you shall do for six days. King James Bible And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. New King James Version You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days. New American Standard Bible And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. NASB 1995 “You shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. NASB 1977 “And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. Legacy Standard Bible And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. Amplified Bible Now you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do this [once each day] for six days. Berean Annotated Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. Christian Standard Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. Holman Christian Standard Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. American Standard Version And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. English Revised Version And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the soldiers will march around the city once a day for six days. Good News Translation You and your soldiers are to march around the city once a day for six days. International Standard Version March around the city, all the soldiers circling the city once. Do this for six days, NET Bible Have all the warriors march around the city one time; do this for six days. New Heart English Bible All your men of war shall march around the city, going around the city once. You shall do this six days. Webster's Bible Translation And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round the city once: thus shalt thou do six days. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMarch around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. World English Bible All of your men of war shall march around the city, going around the city once. You shall do this six days. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have surrounded the city—all the men of battle—going around the city once; thus you do [for] six days; Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ shall march around the city, all you men of war, going all around the city one time. This you shall do for six days. Young's Literal Translation and ye have compassed the city -- all the men of battle -- going round the city once; thus thou dost six days; Smith's Literal Translation And encompass the city all ye men of war, and surround the city one time: so shalt thou do six days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGo round about the city, all ye fighting men, once a day: so shall ye do for six days. Catholic Public Domain Version Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days. New American Bible Have all the soldiers circle the city, marching once around it. Do this for six days, New Revised Standard Version You shall march around the city, all the warriors circling the city once. Thus you shall do for six days, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall encircle the city, all the men of war, and you shall go round about the city once a day. Thus shall you do for six days. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the men workers of war shall surround the city and go around the city one time on day one; do so for six days OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. Brenton Septuagint Translation And do thou set the men of war round about it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Walls of Jericho…2And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. 3March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. 4Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns.… Cross References March around the city Psalm 48:12-13 March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation. Nehemiah 12:31-39 Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. / Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, / along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, … Jeremiah 6:3 Shepherds and their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents all around her, each tending his own portion: with all the men of war Joshua 8:3 So Joshua and the whole army set out to attack Ai. Joshua chose 30,000 mighty men of valor and sent them out at night Joshua 1:14-15 Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, / until the LORD gives them rest as He has done for you, and your brothers also possess the land that the LORD your God is giving them. Then you may return to the land of your inheritance and take possession of that which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the east side of the Jordan.” Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. … circling the city one time Psalm 55:10-11 Day and night they encircle the walls, while malice and trouble lie within. / Destruction is within; oppression and deceit never leave the streets. Psalm 59:6-7 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. / See what they spew from their mouths—sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?” Psalm 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. Do this for six days Exodus 16:26 For six days you may gather, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, it will not be there.” Exodus 23:12 For six days you are to do your work, but on the seventh day you must cease, so that your ox and your donkey may rest and the son of your maidservant may be refreshed, as well as the foreign resident. Exodus 20:9-10 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 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 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Treasury of Scripture And you shall compass the city, all you men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shall you do six days. ye shall Joshua 6:7,14 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… Numbers 14:9 Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. 1 Corinthians 1:21-25 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe… Jump to Previous Armed Circle Circling City Compass Compassed Encompassing March Once Round Six WarJump to Next Armed Circle Circling City Compass Compassed Encompassing March Once Round Six WarJoshua 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 March around the city Jericho’s strong walls and defenses made a direct assault seem unlikely. God commanded a course of action that required Israel to depend on His power rather than ordinary military tactics. The daily procession publicly declared that the city belonged to the Lord. Psa 48:12-13 March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers,… with all the men of war, Israel’s fighting force took part in the march, showing that the whole nation was united under Joshua’s leadership and God’s command. Experienced soldiers were required to submit to a plan that gave no immediate opportunity for combat. Jos 8:3 So Joshua and the whole army set out to attack Ai.… circling the city one time. The single circuit each day demanded order, restraint, and patience. Israel could see Jericho’s defenses but was not to act according to what appeared possible by human strength. Psa 55:10-11 Day and night they encircle the walls, while… Do this for six days. For six days, the people repeated the command without visible results. Their obedience prepared them for the seventh day, when God would bring down the city and give Israel the victory He had promised. Exo 16:26 For six days you may gather, but on the seventh day… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading the people into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. 2. Jericho A fortified city in Canaan, known for its strong walls. It is the first city the Israelites encounter in their conquest of the Promised Land. 3. Israelite Men of War The soldiers of Israel who are commanded to march around Jericho. They represent the obedience and faith of the people in God's plan. 4. The Ark of the Covenant Although not mentioned in this specific verse, it plays a crucial role in the events of Jericho, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 5. The Six-Day March The specific command given by God to Joshua, which involves a seemingly unusual military strategy that requires faith and obedience. Teaching Points Obedience to God's InstructionsThe Israelites' march around Jericho teaches us the importance of following God's commands, even when they seem unconventional or illogical. Faith in God's Promises The account of Jericho is a testament to the power of faith. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them. God's Sovereignty in Battle The fall of Jericho illustrates that victory comes not by human might but by God's power. This encourages believers to rely on God in their personal battles. The Role of Patience and Perseverance The six-day march signifies the need for patience and perseverance in God's timing, teaching us to wait on the Lord. Community and Unity in Faith The collective action of the Israelites highlights the strength found in community and unity when pursuing God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:3?2. How does Joshua 6:3 demonstrate obedience to God's unconventional battle plans? 3. What role does faith play in following God's instructions in Joshua 6:3? 4. How can Joshua 6:3 inspire trust in God's guidance in our lives? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Joshua 6:3 and other acts of faith? 6. How can we apply the obedience in Joshua 6:3 to modern spiritual battles? 7. How does Joshua 6:3 demonstrate God's power and authority over human plans and strategies? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the historical accuracy of the events in Joshua 6:3? 9. Why did God choose marching as the method for conquering Jericho in Joshua 6:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? Joshua 6:3 portrays God directing Israel into a rhythm of obedient, united, persevering faith. The warriors walk, God works. Daily circles teach trust; precise adherence invites miraculous victory. What appears slow and repetitive is actually the march of certainty, proving that when God gives the plan, steadfast obedience secures the promise. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew March aroundוְסַבֹּתֶ֣ם (wə·sab·bō·ṯem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround the city הָעִ֗יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement with all כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the men אַנְשֵׁ֣י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of war, הַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war circling הַקֵּ֥יף (haq·qêp̄) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 5362: To strike, to knock together, surround, circulate the city הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement one אֶחָ֑ת (’e·ḥāṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first time. פַּ֣עַם (pa·‘am) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence Do תַעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ṯa·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this כֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now for six שֵׁ֥שֶׁת (šê·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) days. יָמִֽים׃ (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day Additonal Resources Joshua 6:3 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 6:3 Bible Gateway Joshua 6:3 Bible.com Joshua 6:3 NIV |
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