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LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Joshua got up early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests carried the ark of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua got up early in the morning [on the second day], and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joshua got up early the next morning. The priests took the ark of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joshua got up early the next morning. The priests took the ark of the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joshua got up early in the morning. The priests carried the LORD's ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests picked up the ark of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bright and early the next morning Joshua had the priests pick up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up Yahweh’s ark. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua rises early in the morning, and the priests carry the Ark of YHWH,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joshua riseth early in the morning, and the priests bear the ark of Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua will rise early in the morning, and the priests will lift up the ark of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Josue rising before day, the priests took the ark of the Lord, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, with Joshua, arising in the night, the priests took the ark of the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Joshua had the priests take up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yeshua arose early at dawn and the Priests picked up the ark of LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And on the second day Joshua rose up in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the covenant of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/6-12.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=1153" 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">11</span>So he had the ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. And the people returned to the camp and spent the night there. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: way·yaš·kêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">got up early</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">the next morning,</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.">and the priests</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/5375.htm" title="5375: way·yiś·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">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> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>And the seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns kept marching ahead of the ark of the LORD and blowing the horns. The armed troops went in front of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the horns kept sounding.…<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="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20-21</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. / Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">1 Samuel 4:3-4</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2-3</a></span><br />And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-28</a></span><br />So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...<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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">2 Chronicles 13:12</a></span><br />Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-8.htm">Psalm 132:8</a></span><br />Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.<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="/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="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a></span><br />Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8-9</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.<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="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a></span><br />At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">went on</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">1 Chronicles 15:26</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a></b></br> But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a></b></br> And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/6-11.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/joshua/6-6.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/joshua/6-11.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Early</a> <a href="/joshua/6-10.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/joshua/6-9.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">Rose</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/joshua/8-33.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/joshua/6-15.htm">Early</a> <a href="/joshua/6-16.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/7-14.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/joshua/6-26.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/joshua/6-15.htm">Rose</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>Joshua got up early the next morning</b><br>Joshua's early rising demonstrates his diligence and commitment to God's command. This practice of rising early is seen throughout Scripture as a sign of readiness and devotion (<a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>, <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a>). It reflects a disciplined life, prioritizing God's mission over personal comfort. Joshua's leadership is marked by obedience and promptness, setting an example for the Israelites.<p><b>and the priests took the ark of the LORD</b><br>The Ark of the Covenant symbolizes God's presence among His people. Its central role in the conquest of Jericho underscores the necessity of divine guidance and power in achieving victory. The priests, as mediators between God and Israel, carry the Ark, highlighting the sacredness of their duty. This act connects to the broader biblical theme of God's presence leading His people, as seen in the wilderness journey (<a href="/exodus/25-22.htm">Exodus 25:22</a>, <a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">Numbers 10:33-36</a>). The Ark's presence foreshadows Christ, who is the ultimate mediator and embodiment of God's presence with humanity (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, <a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a>).<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. His early rising signifies diligence and readiness to follow God's commands.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>The religious leaders responsible for carrying the Ark of the Covenant. Their role underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and obedience in the conquest of Jericho.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_lord.htm">Ark of the LORD</a></b><br>The sacred chest representing God's presence among His people. It was central to the Israelites' worship and a symbol of God's covenant with them.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>A fortified city in Canaan, representing the first major obstacle in the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land. Its fall demonstrates God's power and faithfulness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_morning.htm">Early Morning</a></b><br>The time of day when Joshua rose, indicating a sense of urgency and commitment to God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_obedience.htm">Diligence in Obedience</a></b><br>Joshua's early rising reflects a heart committed to God's instructions. Believers are encouraged to prioritize God's commands in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_leadership.htm">Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The priests' role in carrying the Ark highlights the importance of spiritual leaders guiding their communities in faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>The Ark symbolizes God's presence. Christians are reminded that God is with them, guiding and empowering them in their spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The Israelites' actions at Jericho demonstrate that faith requires action. Believers are called to act on their faith, trusting in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_battle.htm">Preparation for Battle</a></b><br>Just as Joshua prepared for the battle of Jericho, Christians must prepare spiritually for the challenges they face, relying on God's strength and guidance.<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_defines_christianity's_apostolic_age.htm">What role does Satan play 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/how_does_god's_justice_align_with_destruction.htm">Job 34:12 - Elihu insists God always acts justly; how does this align with texts describing God commanding destruction (e.g., Joshua 6)?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/6-12.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">Joshua</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">got up early</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·kêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To load up, to start early in the morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the next morning,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבֹּ֑קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים</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">took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׂא֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiś·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲר֥וֹן</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">יְהוָֽה׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/6-12.htm">OT History: Joshua 6:12 Joshua rose early in the morning (Josh. 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