Joshua 4:1 bbe — Now when all the nation had come to the other side of Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua,

Joshua 4:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now when all the nation had come to the other side of Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua,”

Joshua 4:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 1.

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.

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.

Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 4:1.

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Joshua 4:1 reads (BBE): “Now when all the nation had come to the other side of Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua,” 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.