Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 6:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Joshua 6:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 6 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.”
Joshua 6:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 6:4
And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.This verse introduces liturgical elements: seven priests, seven trumpets, seven circuits on the seventh day. The Hebrew shofar (שׁוֹפָר, "trumpets of rams' horns") were ceremonial instruments used in worship, not military signals. The shofar announced Jubilee (Leviticus 25:9), accompanied sacrifice (Leviticus 23:24), and called assemblies (Numbers 10:1-10). Their use here marks this as holy war—worship expressed throu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 6:4
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“stand you still”
“saying to the seven angels”
“and seven trumpets were given to them.”
“Go up now”
“to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace”
“in the right hand of him who sat on the throne”
“for in them God's wrath is finished.”
“and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before Yahweh.”
“saying”
“and in the midst of the elders”