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All this time the trumpets were sounding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Some of the armed men marched in front of the priests with the horns and some behind the Ark, with the priests continually blowing the horns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The armed men were walking before the priests who were blowing the trumpets, and the rear guard was walking after the ark, while the trumpets blew continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, <i>the priests</i> going on, and blowing with the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while <i>the priests</i> continued blowing the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the armed men went ahead of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The armed men went in front of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while the priests continued to blow the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While the ram’s horns were blowing, the armed men went in front of the priests who blew the ram’s horns, and the rear guard went behind the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While the trumpets were blowing, the armed troops went in front of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard went behind the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the armed men went before the priests that blew the trumpets, and the rearward went after the ark, the priests blowing the trumpets as they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The armed men went ahead of the priests, who blew their horns. The rear guard followed the ark while the priests continued to blow their horns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Armed men preceded the priests who were blowing the trumpets, and a rear guard followed the ark, while the trumpets continued to blow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Armed troops marched ahead of the priests blowing the horns, while the rear guard followed along behind the ark blowing rams' horns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the ark went after them. The trumpets sounded as they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the ark went after them. The trumpets sounded as they went. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he who is armed is going before the priests blowing the horns, and he who is gathering up is going after the Ark, going on and blowing with the horns;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he who is armed is going before the priests blowing the trumpets, and he who is gathering up is going after the ark, going on and blowing with the trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the armed men went before, the rest of the common people followed the ark, and the sound of the trumpets was heard on all sides. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In front of the priests with the horns marched the picked troops; the rear guard followed the ark, and the blowing of horns was kept up continually as they marched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets; the rear guard came after the ark, while the trumpets blew continually.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the armed men went before the priests who blew on the trumpets, and the rest of the people who were gathered went after the ark, and they marched on blowing the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And those who were armed were going before the Priests who were sounding with the trumpets, and those who were assembled were going after the ark and they were walking and sounding on the trumpets<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the armed men went before the priests that blew the horns, and the rearward went after the ark, [the priests] blowing with the horns continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And let the men of war proceed before, and the priests bringing up the rear behind the ark of the covenant of the Lord <i>proceed</i> sounding the trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/6-9.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=1119" 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">8</span>After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns before the LORD advanced and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: haš·šō·w·p̄ā·rō·wṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">While the horns</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: tå̄·qə·ʿū (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">continued to sound,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: wə·he·ḥā·lūṣ (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen.">the armed troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">marched</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">ahead</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">of the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lō·wḵ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: wə·ṯā·qō·w·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">who blew</a> <a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: baš·šō·w·p̄ā·rō·wṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">the horns,</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: wə·ham·’as·sêp̄ (Conj-w, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">and the rear guard</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">followed</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rō·wn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>But Joshua had commanded the people: “Do not give a battle cry or let your voice be heard; do not let one word come out of your mouth until the day I tell you to shout. Then you are to shout!”…<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="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">1 Samuel 4:3-7</a></span><br />When the troops returned to the camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why has the LORD brought defeat on us before the Philistines today? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh, so that it may go with us to save us from the hand of our enemies.” / So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. / When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that the ground shook. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21-22</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Psalm 47:5</a></span><br />God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-24.htm">Psalm 68:24-25</a></span><br />They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-12.htm">Isaiah 52:12</a></span><br />For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-8.htm">Isaiah 58:8</a></span><br />Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<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="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a></span><br />For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></span><br />Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-14</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">Numbers 10:33-36</a></span><br />So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. / And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. / Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">and the rereward [heb] gathering </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Joshua 6:13</a></b></br> And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, <i>the priests</i> going on, and blowing with the trumpets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Numbers 10:25</a></b></br> And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, <i>which was</i> the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host <i>was</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/52-11.htm">Isaiah 52:11</a></b></br> Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean <i>thing</i>; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/joshua/6-8.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/joshua/6-8.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Blowing</a> <a href="/joshua/4-24.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-1.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/6-8.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Marching</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/joshua/6-8.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-18.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-8.htm">Rearguard</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Rear-Guard</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Rearward</a> <a href="/numbers/10-9.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/joshua/5-2.htm">Time</a> <a href="/joshua/6-8.htm">Trumpets</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/24-12.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/joshua/6-11.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/judges/5-26.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Blowing</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/joshua/6-14.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/joshua/10-9.htm">Marching</a> <a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/joshua/6-12.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-8.htm">Rearguard</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-12.htm">Rear-Guard</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Rearward</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/joshua/6-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Trumpets</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'; 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It was used for various purposes, including religious ceremonies, signaling, and warfare. In the context of <a href="/joshua/6.htm">Joshua 6</a>, the continuous sounding of the horns signified the presence and power of God, as well as a call to spiritual and physical readiness. The use of the shofar in this passage connects to other biblical events, such as the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a>) and the Year of Jubilee (<a href="/leviticus/25-9.htm">Leviticus 25:9</a>), symbolizing liberation and divine intervention.<p><b>the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns</b><br>The strategic placement of the armed troops ahead of the priests highlights the combination of military action and divine guidance. This formation underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as the Israelites were not relying solely on their military might but on God's promise and presence. The armed troops represent the readiness to engage in battle, while the priests signify the spiritual leadership and the centrality of worship in Israel's life. This duality is seen throughout Scripture, where faith and action work together, as in the story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17).<p><b>and the rear guard followed the ark</b><br>The rear guard's position behind the Ark of the Covenant emphasizes the protection and reverence for the Ark, which symbolized God's presence among His people. The Ark was central to Israel's identity and worship, containing the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and manna (<a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a>). Its presence assured the Israelites of God's guidance and victory. The Ark's role in leading the procession around Jericho parallels its leading position during the crossing of the Jordan River (<a href="/joshua/3-3.htm">Joshua 3:3-4</a>), signifying God's leadership and the fulfillment of His promises. The Ark is also a type of Christ, representing God's dwelling with humanity and His covenant relationship with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the people into the Promised Land. He is responsible for executing God's plan for the conquest of Jericho.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_armed_men.htm">The Armed Men</a></b><br>These are the Israelite soldiers who were instructed to march ahead of the priests. They represent the readiness and obedience of God's people to follow His commands.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priests.htm">The Priests</a></b><br>They carried the trumpets and played a crucial role in the spiritual aspect of the battle, signifying the presence and power of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>This sacred chest symbolized God's presence among His people. It was central to the procession, highlighting the importance of God's guidance and covenant.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>A fortified city in the Promised Land, representing the first major obstacle the Israelites faced in their conquest. Its fall demonstrated God's power and faithfulness.<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' success at Jericho was a direct result of their obedience to God's specific instructions. In our lives, we must prioritize following God's guidance, even when it seems unconventional.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_victory.htm">The Role of Faith in Victory</a></b><br>The Israelites' faith in God's promise led to the miraculous fall of Jericho. We are reminded that faith is essential in overcoming obstacles and achieving spiritual victories.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The Ark of the Covenant was central to the procession, symbolizing God's presence. We should seek to keep God at the center of our lives, trusting in His guidance and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The battle of Jericho was not just physical but spiritual. We are called to engage in spiritual warfare with the same diligence, using prayer and God's Word as our weapons.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The Israelites marched together in unity, each playing their part. In the body of Christ, unity and cooperation are vital for achieving 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/why_did_jericho's_walls_collapse.htm">What caused the collapse of Jericho's walls?</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/contradictions_in_1_samuel_4_on_eli's_sons.htm">Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements?</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/6-9.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">While the trumpets</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשּֽׁוֹפָר֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·w·p̄ā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cornet, curved horn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continued to sound,</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹּקְעֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(tō·qə·‘ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the armed troops</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֶחָל֣וּץ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·he·ḥā·lūṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">marched</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלֵ֔ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ahead</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who blew</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתָק֥וֹעַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯā·qō·w·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the trumpets,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשּׁוֹפָרֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šō·w·p̄ā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cornet, curved horn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the rear guard</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַֽמְאַסֵּ֗ף</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·’as·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">followed</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלֵךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ark.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָר֔וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/6-9.htm">OT History: Joshua 6:9 The armed men went before the priests (Josh. 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