Joshua 3:11 nasb — "Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over ahead of you into the Jordan.

NASB

""Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over ahead of you into the Jordan."

— Joshua 3:11, NASB

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Joshua 3 — Context

8

"You shall, moreover, command the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant, saying, 'When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.'"

9

Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, "Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God."

10

Joshua said, "By this you shall know that the living God is among you, and that He will assuredly dispossess from before you the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Hivite, the Perizzite, the Girgashite, the Amorite, and the Jebusite.

11

"Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over ahead of you into the Jordan.

12

"Now then, take for yourselves twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man for each tribe.

13

"It shall come about when the soles of the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, rest in the waters of the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan will be cut off, and the waters which are flowing down from above will stand in one heap."

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So when the people set out from their tents to cross the Jordan with the priests carrying the ark of the covenant before the people,

Joshua 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 3:11 say?
Joshua 3:11 in the NASB reads: “"Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over ahead of you into the Jordan.”
Where is Joshua 3:11 in the Bible?
Joshua 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 3:11.
What translation should I read Joshua 3:11 in?
Joshua 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 3:11?
Joshua 3:11 reads (NASB): “"Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over ahead of you into the Jordan.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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