Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. New Living Translation You and your fighting men should march around the town once a day for six days. English Standard Version You shall march around the city, all the men of war going around the city once. Thus shall you do for six days. Berean Standard Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. King James Bible And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. New King James Version You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days. New American Standard Bible And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. NASB 1995 “You shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. NASB 1977 “And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. Legacy Standard Bible And you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do so for six days. Amplified Bible Now you shall march around the city, all the men of war circling the city once. You shall do this [once each day] for six days. Christian Standard Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. Holman Christian Standard Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. American Standard Version And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. English Revised Version And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the soldiers will march around the city once a day for six days. Good News Translation You and your soldiers are to march around the city once a day for six days. International Standard Version March around the city, all the soldiers circling the city once. Do this for six days, Majority Standard Bible March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. NET Bible Have all the warriors march around the city one time; do this for six days. New Heart English Bible All your men of war shall march around the city, going around the city once. You shall do this six days. Webster's Bible Translation And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round the city once: thus shalt thou do six days. World English Bible All of your men of war shall march around the city, going around the city once. You shall do this six days. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have surrounded the city—all the men of battle—going around the city once; thus you do [for] six days; Young's Literal Translation and ye have compassed the city -- all the men of battle -- going round the city once; thus thou dost six days; Smith's Literal Translation And encompass the city all ye men of war, and surround the city one time: so shalt thou do six days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGo round about the city, all ye fighting men, once a day: so shall ye do for six days. Catholic Public Domain Version Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days. New American Bible Have all the soldiers circle the city, marching once around it. Do this for six days, New Revised Standard Version You shall march around the city, all the warriors circling the city once. Thus you shall do for six days, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall encircle the city, all the men of war, and you shall go round about the city once a day. Thus shall you do for six days. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the men workers of war shall surround the city and go around the city one time on day one; do so for six days OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. Brenton Septuagint Translation And do thou set the men of war round about it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Walls of Jericho…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. 4Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns.… Cross References Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 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. Judges 7:7 Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.” 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. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. 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.” Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” 2 Kings 6:16 “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Matthew 17:20 “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Treasury of Scripture And you shall compass the city, all you men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shall you do six days. ye shall Joshua 6:7,14 And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD… Numbers 14:9 Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. 1 Corinthians 1:21-25 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe… Jump to Previous Armed Circle Circling City Compass Compassed Encompassing March Once Round Six WarJump to Next Armed Circle Circling City Compass Compassed Encompassing March Once Round Six WarJoshua 6 1. Jericho is shut up2. 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 March around the city The command to march around the city of Jericho is a strategic and symbolic act of faith. Jericho was a fortified city, and marching around it demonstrated Israel's obedience to God's unconventional military strategy. This act of marching can be seen as a form of spiritual warfare, emphasizing reliance on God's power rather than human strength. The march also served as a psychological tactic, instilling fear in the inhabitants of Jericho. with all the men of war circling the city one time Do this for six days Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading the people into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. 2. Jericho A fortified city in Canaan, known for its strong walls. It is the first city the Israelites encounter in their conquest of the Promised Land. 3. Israelite Men of War The soldiers of Israel who are commanded to march around Jericho. They represent the obedience and faith of the people in God's plan. 4. The Ark of the Covenant Although not mentioned in this specific verse, it plays a crucial role in the events of Jericho, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 5. The Six-Day March The specific command given by God to Joshua, which involves a seemingly unusual military strategy that requires faith and obedience. Teaching Points Obedience to God's InstructionsThe Israelites' march around Jericho teaches us the importance of following God's commands, even when they seem unconventional or illogical. Faith in God's Promises The account of Jericho is a testament to the power of faith. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them. God's Sovereignty in Battle The fall of Jericho illustrates that victory comes not by human might but by God's power. This encourages believers to rely on God in their personal battles. The Role of Patience and Perseverance The six-day march signifies the need for patience and perseverance in God's timing, teaching us to wait on the Lord. Community and Unity in Faith The collective action of the Israelites highlights the strength found in community and unity when pursuing God's purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew March aroundוְסַבֹּתֶ֣ם (wə·sab·bō·ṯem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround the city הָעִ֗יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement with all כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the men אַנְשֵׁ֣י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of war, הַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war circling הַקֵּ֥יף (haq·qêp̄) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 5362: To strike, to knock together, surround, circulate the city הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement one אֶחָ֑ת (’e·ḥāṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first time. פַּ֣עַם (pa·‘am) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence Do תַעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ṯa·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this כֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now for six שֵׁ֥שֶׁת (šê·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) days. יָמִֽים׃ (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day Links Joshua 6:3 NIVJoshua 6:3 NLT Joshua 6:3 ESV Joshua 6:3 NASB Joshua 6:3 KJV Joshua 6:3 BibleApps.com Joshua 6:3 Biblia Paralela Joshua 6:3 Chinese Bible Joshua 6:3 French Bible Joshua 6:3 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 6:3 All your men of war shall march (Josh. 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