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href="/bsb/joshua/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and as soon as all of them had crossed, the ark of the LORD and the priests came to the other side while the people watched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And when everyone was safely on the other side, the priests crossed over with the Ark of the LORD as the people watched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when all the people had finished passing over, the ark of the LORD and the priests passed over before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and after everyone had finished crossing, the priests with the ark of the LORD crossed in the sight of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over, that the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and when all the people had finished crossing, <i>then</i> the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed in front of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and when all the people had finished crossing, the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and it came about when all the people had finished crossing, that the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And it happened when all the people had completed crossing, that the ark of Yahweh and the priests crossed before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and when all the people had finished crossing, the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and after everyone had finished crossing, the priests with the ark of the LORD crossed in the sight of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and after everyone had finished crossing, the priests with the ark of the LORD crossed in the sight of the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of Jehovah passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As soon as everyone had crossed, the priests with the LORD's ark crossed and went ahead of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When they were all on the other side, the priests with the LORD's Covenant Box went on ahead of the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When all of the people had completed their crossing, the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed over in full view of the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and after everyone had finished crossing, the priests with the ark of the LORD crossed in the sight of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and when all the people had finished crossing, the ark of the LORD and the priests crossed as the people looked on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, when all the people had completely passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, with the priests, in the presence of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when all the people had quite passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests in the presence of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When all the people had completely crossed over, Yahweh’s ark crossed over with the priests in the presence of the people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass, when all the people have completed to pass over, that the Ark of YHWH passes over, and the priests, in the presence of the people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass when all the people have completed to pass over, that the ark of Jehovah passeth over, and the priests, in the presence of the people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be as all the people finished passing over, and the ark of Jehovah will pass through, and the priests before the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when they had all passed over, the ark also of the Lord passed over, and the priests went before the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when they had all crossed, the ark of the Lord also crossed, and the priests advanced before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and when all the people had completed the crossing, the ark of the LORD also crossed; and the priests were now in front of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As soon as all the people had finished crossing over, the ark of the LORD, and the priests, crossed over in front of the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when all the people had finished passing over, the ark of the LORD and the priests passed over before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when all the people had fully passed over and the ark of LORD JEHOVAH crossed over, and the Priests before the people<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed on, and the priests, before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when all the people had passed over, that the ark of the covenant of the Lord passed over, and the stones before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/4-11.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=734" 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/4.htm">Twelve Stones from the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Now the priests who carried the ark remained standing in the middle of the Jordan until the people had completed everything the LORD had commanded Joshua to tell them, just as Moses had directed Joshua. The people hurried across, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer- (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">and after</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8552.htm" title="8552: tam (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive.">had finished</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: la·‘ă·ḇō·wr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">crossing,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn- (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">with the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">crossed</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.">in the sight of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them.…<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="/exodus/14-29.htm">Exodus 14:29-31</a></span><br />But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. / That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-17.htm">Joshua 3:17</a></span><br />The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-9.htm">1 Kings 8:9</a></span><br />There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a></span><br />By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/114-3.htm">Psalm 114:3-5</a></span><br />The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">2 Kings 2:8</a></span><br />And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-14.htm">2 Kings 2:14</a></span><br />Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-16.htm">Isaiah 43:16</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">1 Chronicles 12:15</a></span><br />These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing all its banks, and they put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-44.htm">Acts 7:44-45</a></span><br />Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. / And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23</a></span><br />Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Nehemiah 9:11</a></span><br />You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-6.htm">Psalm 66:6</a></span><br />He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a></span><br />Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.</p><p class="hdg">that the ark</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/4-18.htm">Joshua 4:18</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, <i>and</i> the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as <i>they did</i> before.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/3-8.htm">Joshua 3:8,17</a></b></br> And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/4-10.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/joshua/4-10.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Crossing</a> <a href="/joshua/3-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/joshua/4-10.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/3-11.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/joshua/2-9.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/joshua/4-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/3-13.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-9.htm">Watched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/4-16.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-5.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/joshua/5-8.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Crossing</a> <a href="/joshua/4-14.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/joshua/10-29.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/joshua/18-18.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/joshua/4-13.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/joshua/4-16.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-24.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/4-18.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-12.htm">Watched</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Twelve men are appointed to take twelve memorial stones from Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/4-9.htm">Twelve other stones are set up in the midst of Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/4-10.htm">The people pass over</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/4-14.htm">God magnifies Joshua</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/4-15.htm">The priests commanded to come out of Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/4-20.htm">The twelve stones are pitched in Gilgal</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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The crossing signifies a transition from the wilderness wanderings to the conquest of Canaan. It echoes the earlier crossing of the Red Sea, highlighting God's continued faithfulness and miraculous provision. The orderly crossing underscores the unity and obedience of the people under Joshua's leadership, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>).<p><b>the priests with the ark of the LORD</b><br>The priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant symbolize God's presence among His people. The Ark, containing the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and manna, represents God's covenant, guidance, and provision. The priests' role in carrying the Ark emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership and the centrality of God's presence in the life of the nation. This act also prefigures Christ, our High Priest, who mediates God's presence to us (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).<p><b>crossed in the sight of the people</b><br>The visibility of the priests and the Ark during the crossing serves as a powerful reminder of God's leadership and protection. It reassures the Israelites of God's continued presence as they face the challenges of conquering Canaan. This public demonstration of faith and obedience reinforces the importance of communal witness and accountability. It also foreshadows the public nature of Christ's ministry and His role as the visible manifestation of God's presence (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who are crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_lord.htm">The Ark of the LORD</a></b><br>A sacred chest that represented God's presence and covenant with Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priests.htm">The Priests</a></b><br>The Levitical priests who carried the Ark of the LORD and led the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>The body of water that the Israelites miraculously crossed to enter Canaan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The Promised Land that God had sworn to give to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The crossing of the Jordan River is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Just as He led the Israelites into the Promised Land, He is faithful to lead us in our spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The Ark of the LORD symbolizes God's presence among His people. In our lives, we are called to carry the presence of God with us, being mindful of His guidance and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_obedience.htm">Leadership and Obedience</a></b><br>The priests' role in carrying the Ark and leading the people highlights the importance of godly leadership and obedience to God's commands. We are encouraged to follow leaders who are faithful to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/miraculous_provision.htm">Miraculous Provision</a></b><br>The miraculous crossing of the Jordan River reminds us that God can make a way where there seems to be no way. We are to trust in His provision and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The entire community of Israel crossed together, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective faith in the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 4</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/how_did_early_israelites_offer_firstfruits.htm">How did early Israelites fulfill the centralized requirement of bringing firstfruits (Deuteronomy 26) before a formal temple or priesthood was consistently established?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_joshua_4_18_defy_science.htm">Joshua 4:18: Does the river's instantaneous return defy known natural processes, suggesting a contradiction with scientific norms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_shiloh's_destruction.htm">Jeremiah 7:12: Is there any archaeological evidence confirming the fate of Shiloh and the claims made about its destruction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/4-11.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">and after</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּֽאֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everyone</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</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">had finished</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(tam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8552.htm">Strong's 8552: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete or finished</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crossing,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽעֲב֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, 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">with the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרוֹן־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rō·wn-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crossed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲבֹ֧ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the sight of</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֥י</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">the people.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/4-11.htm">Joshua 4:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/4-11.htm">OT History: Joshua 4:11 It happened when all the people had (Josh. 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