Joshua 6:2
New International Version
Then the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men.

New Living Translation
But the LORD said to Joshua, “I have given you Jericho, its king, and all its strong warriors.

English Standard Version
And the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor.

King James Bible
And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

New King James Version
And the LORD said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor.

New American Standard Bible
But the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have handed Jericho over to you, with its king and the valiant warriors.

NASB 1995
The LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the valiant warriors.

NASB 1977
And the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the valiant warriors.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the valiant warriors.

Amplified Bible
The LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the mighty warriors.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said to Joshua, “Look, I have handed Jericho, its king, and its best soldiers over to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said to Joshua, “Look, I have handed Jericho, its king, and its fighting men over to you.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor.

English Revised Version
And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD said to Joshua, "I am about to hand Jericho, its king, and its warriors over to you.

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Joshua, "I am putting into your hands Jericho, with its king and all its brave soldiers.

International Standard Version
The LORD told Joshua, "Look! I have given Jericho over to your control, along with its kings and valiant soldiers.

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor.

NET Bible
The LORD told Joshua, "See, I am about to defeat Jericho for you, along with its king and its warriors.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD said to Joshua, "Look, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the mighty men of valor.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD said to Joshua, See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and its king, and the mighty men of valor.

World English Bible
Yahweh said to Joshua, “Behold, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the mighty men of valor.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH says to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho and its king into your hand—mighty men of valor,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto Joshua, 'See, I have given into thy hand Jericho and its king -- mighty ones of valour,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will say to Joshua, See, I gave into thy hand Jericho and her king, and the mighty ones of strength.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said to Josue: Behold I have given into thy hands Jericho, and the king thereof, and all the valiant men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord said to Joshua: “Behold, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and all the strong men.

New American Bible
And to Joshua the LORD said: I have delivered Jericho, its king, and its warriors into your power.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have handed Jericho over to you, along with its king and soldiers.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD said to Joshua, See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, with its king and all its armed forces.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Yeshua: “See that I have delivered into your hands Yerikho and its King and all his army
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD said unto Joshua: 'See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and the king thereof, even the mighty men of valour.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord said to Joshua, Behold, I deliver Jericho into thy power, and its king in it, and its mighty men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Walls of Jericho
1Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. 3March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.…

Cross References
Hebrews 11:30
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.

Joshua 1:3-5
I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. / Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. / No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Deuteronomy 7:24
He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them.

Joshua 2:9
and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you.

Joshua 5:13-15
Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” / “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” / The Commander of the LORD’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.

Judges 1:8
Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire.

2 Chronicles 20:15
And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.

Exodus 23:31
And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

1 Samuel 17:47
And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

2 Corinthians 10:4
The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Psalm 44:3
For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD said to Joshua, See, I have given into your hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor.

the Lord

Joshua 5:13-15
And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? …

See, I have

Joshua 6:9-24
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…

Daniel 2:21,44
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: …

Daniel 4:17,35
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men…

the king

Deuteronomy 7:24
And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.

Judges 11:24
Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess? So whomsoever the LORD our God shall drive out from before us, them will we possess.

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Joshua 6
1. Jericho is shut up
2. God instructs Joshua how to beseige it
12. The city is composed
17. It is accursed
20. The walls fall down
22. Rahab is saved
26. The builder of Jericho is cursed














And the LORD said to Joshua
This phrase emphasizes the direct communication between God and Joshua, highlighting the divine authority and guidance that Joshua receives. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal presence and faithfulness. This direct address underscores the personal relationship and covenantal promise God has with His people, reminding us of His unwavering commitment to lead and guide those who trust in Him.

Behold
The word "behold" is a call to attention, urging Joshua to focus on the divine revelation being given. In Hebrew, "hinneh" is often used to draw attention to something significant or surprising. It serves as a reminder for believers to be attentive to God's words and actions, recognizing that His plans and promises are unfolding before their eyes.

I have delivered
This phrase is pivotal, as it indicates a completed action from God's perspective. The Hebrew verb "nathan" is used here, meaning "to give" or "to deliver." It reflects the certainty and assurance of God's promise, even before the physical manifestation of the victory. This teaches us about the nature of faith, trusting in God's promises as though they are already fulfilled, because His word is sure and steadfast.

Jericho into your hand
Jericho, a fortified city, represents a significant obstacle to the Israelites. The phrase "into your hand" signifies total control and victory. The historical context of Jericho as a stronghold emphasizes the miraculous nature of this promise. It serves as a reminder that no obstacle is too great for God to overcome, and He can deliver victories in seemingly impossible situations.

along with its king
The inclusion of the king in this promise highlights the complete overthrow of Jericho's authority and leadership. In ancient times, the king was the symbol of a city's power and governance. God's promise to deliver the king into Joshua's hand signifies the total dismantling of Jericho's power structure, illustrating God's supremacy over earthly rulers and authorities.

and its mighty men of valor
The "mighty men of valor" refers to the warriors and defenders of Jericho, known for their strength and bravery. The Hebrew term "gibbor" denotes a mighty or strong man, often used to describe warriors. God's promise to deliver these formidable opponents into Joshua's hand underscores His power to overcome human strength and military might. It reassures believers that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness, and He can conquer any force that stands against His purposes.

Verse 2. - And the Lord said. This is no new source of information for Joshua. Jehovah is here obviously identical, as commentators are generally agreed, with the "Captain of the Lord's host" in the last chapter (comp. Genesis 18:2, 13; Exodus 3:2, 4). Thus shalt thou do six days. "Seven days together they walk this round; they made this therefore their Sabbath day's journey; and who knows whether the last and longest walk, which brought victory to Israel, were not on this day? Not long before, an Israelite is stoned to death for but gathering a few sticks that day; now all the host of Israel must walk about the walls of a large and populous city, and yet do not violate the day. God's precept is the rule of the justice and holiness of our actions" (Bp. Hall).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Joshua,
יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites

“Behold,
רְאֵה֙ (rə·’êh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

I have delivered
נָתַ֣תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

Jericho
יְרִיח֖וֹ (yə·rî·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

its king
מַלְכָּ֑הּ (mal·kāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

and fighting men
גִּבּוֹרֵ֖י (gib·bō·w·rê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

into your hands.
בְיָֽדְךָ֔ (ḇə·yā·ḏə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand


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