Translations
Modern
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!”
Traditional
And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.
Literal
And the people Joshua had commanded, saying, “You shall not shout, nor make your voice heard, nor shall proceed out of your mouth a word until the day I say to you to shout. Then you shall shout.”
Latin
Præceperat autem Josue populo, dicens: Non clamabitis, nec audietur vox vestra, neque ullus sermo ex ore vestro egredietur, donec veniat dies in quo dicam vobis: Clamate, et vociferamini.
Original
Hebrew
English
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!”
Notes
Warriors often shouted in battle to boost their confidence and scare the enemy.
until the day I tell you: Israel's army marched around Jericho 13 times with only trumpets blowing. Those defending the city became shocked when they finally heard shouting.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan
Glossary
Achan, Achar Ark of the Covenant Conquest and Allotment of the Land Gilgal Jericho Joshua (Person) Joshua, Book of Judah, Tribe of Judges, Book of Rahab (Person) Ram’s Horn Tribe of Dan
Topics
Ark of the Covenant: Miracles Connected With: Fall of the Walls of Jericho Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Taken to Battle Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Joshua: Jericho Taken Sieges: Jericho Trumpet in the Siege of Jericho