Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
So the ark of the Lord compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
Literal
And the ark of YHWH compassed the city, going around it one time, and they came into the camp and lodged in the camp.
Latin
Circuivit ergo arca Domini civitatem semel per diem, et reversa in castra mansit ibi.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
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
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