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Joshua 6:9 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Joshua 6:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 6 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets. rereward: Heb. gathering host”
Joshua 6:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 6:9
The military formation—armed men before the priests, rear guard after the ark—creates a protective envelope around the ark while prioritizing spiritual over martial elements. The phrase 'priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets' emphasizes continuous action (halok v'taqa, הָלוֹךְ וְתָקַע—walking and blowing). The Hebrew construction indicates sustained, ongoing trumpet blasts throughout the procession, not intermittent sounds. This sustained proclamation announced God's presence and imminent judgment. The 'rereward' (me'asef, מְאַסֵּף—gathering, bringing up the rear) protected straggler...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 6:9
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“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.”
“and your healing shall spring forth speedily; and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of Yahweh shall be your rear guard.”
“which was the rearward of all the camps”
“depart you”