Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version About forty thousand armed for battle crossed over before the LORD to the plains of Jericho for war. New Living Translation These armed men—about 40,000 strong—were ready for battle, and the LORD was with them as they crossed over to the plains of Jericho. English Standard Version About 40,000 ready for war passed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho. Berean Standard Bible About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. King James Bible About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. New King James Version About forty thousand prepared for war crossed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho. New American Standard Bible about forty thousand equipped for war, crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho. NASB 1995 about 40,000 equipped for war, crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho. NASB 1977 about 40,000, equipped for war, crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho. Legacy Standard Bible about 40,000 equipped for war crossed for battle before Yahweh to the desert plains of Jericho. Amplified Bible about 40,000 [men] armed and equipped for war crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho. Christian Standard Bible About forty thousand equipped for war crossed to the plains of Jericho in the LORD’s presence. Holman Christian Standard Bible About 40,000 equipped for war crossed to the plains of Jericho in the LORD’s presence. American Standard Version about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before Jehovah unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. English Revised Version about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. GOD'S WORD® Translation About 40,000 armed men crossed the river in front of the LORD to the plains of Jericho for battle. Good News Translation In the presence of the LORD about forty thousand men ready for war crossed over to the plain near Jericho. International Standard Version About 40,000 soldiers equipped to do battle in the LORD's presence crossed over to the desert plains of Jericho. Majority Standard Bible About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. NET Bible About forty thousand battle-ready troops marched past the LORD to fight on the plains of Jericho. New Heart English Bible About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho. Webster's Bible Translation About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho. World English Bible About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war, passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionabout forty thousand, armed ones of the host, passed over before YHWH for battle, to the plains of Jericho. Young's Literal Translation about forty thousand, armed ones of the host, passed over before Jehovah for battle, unto the plains of Jericho. Smith's Literal Translation About forty thousand drawn out for war, passed over before Jehovah to war, to the desert of Jericho. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd forty thousand fighting men by their troops, and bands, marched through the plains and fields of the city of Jericho. Catholic Public Domain Version And forty thousand fighters, by companies and divisions, advanced through the plains and fields of the city of Jericho. New American Bible About forty thousand troops, equipped for battle, crossed over before the LORD to the plains of Jericho for war. New Revised Standard Version About forty thousand armed for war crossed over before the LORD to the plains of Jericho for battle. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAbout forty thousand men armed for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Forty thousand as they were armed in power crossed over before LORD JEHOVAH for battle in the plain of Yerikho OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917about forty thousand ready armed for war passed on in the presence of the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. Brenton Septuagint Translation Forty thousand armed for battle went over before the Lord to war, to the city of Jericho. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Twelve Stones from the Jordan…12The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. 13About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. 14On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses.… Cross References Numbers 32:20-22 Moses replied, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle, / and if every one of your armed men crosses the Jordan before the LORD, until He has driven His enemies out before Him, / then when the land is subdued before the LORD, you may return and be free of obligation to the LORD and to Israel. And this land will belong to you as a possession before the LORD. Deuteronomy 3:18-20 At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.” Joshua 1:12-15 But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ... Judges 5:18 Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. 1 Chronicles 5:18-22 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. / They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. / And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. ... Numbers 1:24-25 From the sons of Gad, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Gad numbered 45,650. Numbers 26:7 These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. Numbers 26:18 These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500. Numbers 26:34 These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700. 1 Samuel 13:5 Now the Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven. 1 Samuel 31:1-7 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ... 2 Samuel 2:31 but they had struck down 360 Benjamites who were with Abner. 2 Samuel 10:9-14 When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ... 1 Chronicles 12:37 And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war. Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Treasury of Scripture About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho. prepared for war. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. to the plains Joshua 5:10 And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho. 2 Kings 25:5 And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him. Jeremiah 39:5 But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him. Jump to Previous Armed Battle Crossed Desert Equipped Host Jericho Lowlands Military Ones Passed Plains Prepared Presence Ready Service Thousand WarJump to Next Armed Battle Crossed Desert Equipped Host Jericho Lowlands Military Ones Passed Plains Prepared Presence Ready Service Thousand WarJoshua 4 1. Twelve men are appointed to take twelve memorial stones from Jordan9. Twelve other stones are set up in the midst of Jordan 10. The people pass over 14. God magnifies Joshua 15. The priests commanded to come out of Jordan 20. The twelve stones are pitched in Gilgal About 40,000 troops The number 40,000 signifies a substantial military force, indicating the readiness and strength of the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This number reflects the organized and disciplined nature of the Israelite army, which was necessary for the conquest of Canaan. The number 40 is often symbolic in the Bible, representing periods of testing or preparation, such as the 40 years of wilderness wandering. armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who were delivered from Egypt and are now entering the Promised Land. 2. The LORD The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who leads and fights for His people. 3. The Plains of Jericho The location where the Israelites camped after crossing the Jordan River, near the city of Jericho. 4. The Jordan River The river that the Israelites miraculously crossed, symbolizing a new beginning in the Promised Land. 5. The Forty Thousand Armed Men The warriors from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh who crossed over to assist their fellow Israelites in battle. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in TransitionJust as God was faithful to the Israelites in crossing the Jordan, He is faithful in our life's transitions. Trust in His guidance and provision. Unity and Support Among Believers The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh honored their commitment to support their fellow Israelites. In the body of Christ, we are called to support and uphold one another in spiritual battles. Preparedness for Spiritual Warfare The forty thousand men were armed for battle, reminding us to be spiritually prepared with the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6. Obedience to God's Commands The Israelites' obedience in crossing the Jordan and preparing for battle is a model for us to follow God's commands, even when they require courage and faith. God's Presence in Our Battles The phrase "before the LORD" emphasizes that God is present in our struggles and battles. We are not alone, and His presence is our assurance of victory.(13) About forty thousand.--The totals of these three tribes at the last census (Numbers 26) were:--Reuben (Numbers 26:7), 43,730; Gad (Numbers 26:18), 40,500; Manasseh (Numbers 26:34), 52,700, or for the exact half, 26, 350. Thus the entire force of the two and a half tribes might amount to 110,580. They therefore left more than half their number to protect their families and their dwellings. This does not seem inconsistent with the spirit of their agreement with Moses, or with the interpretation of that agreement by Joshua and their fellow-Israelites. (See Numbers 32:16-17; Numbers 32:24; Numbers 32:26.) The permission to build cities implies the right to fortify and defend them. . . . Verse 13. - Prepared for war. εὔζωνοι, LXX. Literally, disencumbered, like the Latin expeditus. Unlike Numbers 31:5, the Hebrew has the article here. The meaning therefore may be "equipped men of the host," i.e., the light armed and active among them. If we translate thus, it is clear that all their armed men did not go over Jordan. The impedimenta were left behind, under a strong guard (see notes on Joshua 1:14). The plains of Jericho. Here the LXX. and Theodotion have τὴν Ιερίχὼ πόλιν, Symmachus renders by ἀοίκητον, the Vulgate by cumpestria. The original is עַרְבות literally, the deserts or uncultivated lands (see note on Joshua 3:16). They formed a "low-lying plain about four hours' journey in breadth," at that time largely covered with palm trees and thorny acacias, but apparently not cultivated. Since that time, the palms having disappeared, the plain has become "a very picture of fertility," "covered with luxuriant vegetation" (Bartlett, 'From Egypt to Palestine,' p. 453. See also note on Joshua 3:16). The valley narrows to a gorge at Jericho, through which the Kelt, according to Robinson the ancient Cherith, flows, the source of all the verdure which once bloomed around the city. The gorge of the Kelt Canon Tristram describes as "tremendous," but he believes the Cherith to have been eastward of Jordan, following Mr. Grove, who is here disposed to accept the. tradition of Eusebius and Jerome. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew About 40,000כְּאַרְבָּעִ֥ים (kə·’ar·bā·‘îm) Preposition-k | Number - common plural Strong's 705: Forty troops armed חֲלוּצֵ֣י (ḥă·lū·ṣê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen for battle לַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war crossed over עָבְר֞וּ (‘ā·ḇə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on before לִפְנֵ֤י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel into אֶ֖ל (’el) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the plains עַֽרְב֥וֹת (‘ar·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee of Jericho. יְרִיחֽוֹ׃ (yə·rî·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua Links Joshua 4:13 NIVJoshua 4:13 NLT Joshua 4:13 ESV Joshua 4:13 NASB Joshua 4:13 KJV Joshua 4:13 BibleApps.com Joshua 4:13 Biblia Paralela Joshua 4:13 Chinese Bible Joshua 4:13 French Bible Joshua 4:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 4:13 About forty thousand men ready and armed (Josh. 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