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Do this for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You and your fighting men should march around the town once a day for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall march around the city, all the men of war going around the city once. Thus shall you do for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And ye shall compass the city, all <i>ye</i> men of war, <i>and</i> go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall march around the city, all <i>you</i> men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the soldiers will march around the city once a day for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You and your soldiers are to march around the city once a day for six days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />March around the city, all the soldiers circling the city once. Do this for six days, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Have all the warriors march around the city one time; do this for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All your men of war shall march around the city, going around the city once. You shall do this six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round the city once: thus shalt thou do six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All of your men of war shall march around the city, going around the city once. You shall do this six days. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you have surrounded the city—all the men of battle—going around the city once; thus you do [for] six days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and ye have compassed the city -- all the men of battle -- going round the city once; thus thou dost six days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And encompass the city all ye men of war, and surround the city one time: so shalt thou do six days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Go round about the city, all ye fighting men, once a day: so shall ye do for six days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Have all the soldiers circle the city, marching once around it. Do this for six days,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall march around the city, all the warriors circling the city once. Thus you shall do for six days,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And do thou set the men of war round about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/6-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=1050" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/6.htm">The Walls of Jericho</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: wə·sab·bō·ṯem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">March around</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with all</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">of war,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5362.htm" title="5362: haq·qêp̄ (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to strike with more or less violence; by implication to knock together, i.e. Surround or circulate.">circling</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: pa·‘am (N-fsc) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">time.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ṯa·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šê·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">for six</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Have 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-30.htm">Hebrews 11:30</a></span><br />By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a></span><br />The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a></span><br />For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-7.htm">Judges 7:7</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Isaiah 30:15</a></span><br />For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall compass the city, all you men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shall you do six days.</p><p class="hdg">ye shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Joshua 6:7,14</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-9.htm">Numbers 14:9</a></b></br> Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they <i>are</i> bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD <i>is</i> with us: fear them not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">1 Corinthians 1:21-25</a></b></br> 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… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/4-13.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Circle</a> <a href="/jonah/2-5.htm">Circling</a> <a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">City</a> <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-7.htm">Encompassing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-10.htm">March</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Once</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Round</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-8.htm">Six</a> <a href="/joshua/6-2.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Circle</a> <a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Circling</a> <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">City</a> <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/joshua/6-11.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/joshua/6-11.htm">Encompassing</a> <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">March</a> <a href="/joshua/6-11.htm">Once</a> <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Round</a> <a href="/joshua/6-14.htm">Six</a> <a href="/joshua/8-1.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/6-1.htm">Jericho is shut up</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/6-2.htm">God instructs Joshua how to beseige it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/6-12.htm">The city is composed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/6-17.htm">It is accursed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/6-20.htm">The walls fall down</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/6-22.htm">Rahab is saved</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/6-26.htm">The builder of Jericho is cursed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>March around the city</b><br>The command to march around the city of Jericho is a strategic and symbolic act of faith. Jericho was a fortified city, and marching around it demonstrated Israel's obedience to God's unconventional military strategy. This act of marching can be seen as a form of spiritual warfare, emphasizing reliance on God's power rather than human strength. The march also served as a psychological tactic, instilling fear in the inhabitants of Jericho.<p><b>with all the men of war</b><br>The inclusion of all the men of war highlights the total commitment and unity required for the task. It underscores the importance of collective obedience and faith among the Israelites. The men of war were likely seasoned soldiers, yet they were called to follow a plan that defied conventional military wisdom, emphasizing trust in God's plan over human expertise.<p><b>circling the city one time</b><br>Circling the city once each day for six days was a test of patience and perseverance. This repetitive action required discipline and faith, as the Israelites had to trust in God's timing for victory. The act of circling can be seen as a form of claiming the land through faith, similar to how believers are called to walk by faith and not by sight (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a>).<p><b>Do this for six days</b><br>The six-day period of marching is significant, as it mirrors the six days of creation, with the seventh day being a day of completion and rest. This pattern foreshadows the ultimate victory and rest that comes through faith in God's promises. The number six often represents human effort, and the completion on the seventh day signifies divine intervention and fulfillment. This period of waiting and obedience is a test of faith, similar to other biblical instances where God's people are called to wait on His timing (e.g., the Israelites wandering for 40 years, Jesus' resurrection on the third day).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_men_of_war.htm">Israelite Men of War</a></b><br>The soldiers of Israel who are commanded to march around Jericho. They represent the obedience and faith of the people in God's plan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, it plays a crucial role in the events of Jericho, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_six-day_march.htm">The Six-Day March</a></b><br>The specific command given by God to Joshua, which involves a seemingly unusual military strategy that requires faith and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The Israelites' march around Jericho teaches us the importance of following God's commands, even when they seem unconventional or illogical.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_patience_and_perseverance.htm">The Role of Patience and Perseverance</a></b><br>The six-day march signifies the need for patience and perseverance in God's timing, teaching us to wait on the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity_in_faith.htm">Community and Unity in Faith</a></b><br>The collective action of the Israelites highlights the strength found in community and unity when pursuing God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/define_apostolic_action..htm">What is Jericho's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_joshua_lead_the_israelites.htm">How did Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_sustains_my_heart_when_i'm_weak.htm">What is the biblical account of Canaan's conquest?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/6-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">March around</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסַבֹּתֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sab·bō·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֗יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with all</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֚ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אַנְשֵׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’an·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of war,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">circling</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֵּ֥יף</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5362.htm">Strong's 5362: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike, to knock together, surround, circulate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time.</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּ֣עַם</span> <span class="translit">(pa·‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Do</span><br /><span class="heb">תַעֲשֶׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯa·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for six</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֥שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(šê·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">days.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/6-3.htm">OT History: Joshua 6:3 All your men of war shall march (Josh. 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