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Joshua 6:6 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Joshua 6:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 6 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.”
Joshua 6:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 6:6
Joshua commands the priests to take up the ark and march before it, with armed men preceding the ark-bearing priests. The Hebrew nasa' (נָשָׂא) means to lift, carry, bear—emphasizing the sacred responsibility of transporting God's presence. The ark of the covenant (aron habberit, אֲרוֹן הַבְּרִית) represented Yahweh's throne and presence among His people. By placing the ark at the center of military operations, Joshua demonstrates that Israel's conquest depends not on military might but on God's presence and power. The seven priests with seven trumpets (shofar, שׁוֹפָר) before the ark create a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 6:6
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“when you draw near to the battle”
“still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord”
“and blew the trumpets: and the armed men went before them. The rear guard came after the ark of Yahweh. The trumpets sounded as they went.”
“that when Joshua had spoken to the people”
“And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark”
“saying”
“saying”