Joshua 4:13 bbe — About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.

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"About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho."

— Joshua 4:13, Bible in Basic English

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“About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the Lord unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.”
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Joshua 4 — Context

For the priests who took up the ark kept there in the middle of Jordan till all the orders given to Joshua by Moses from the Lord had been done: then the people went over quickly.

And when all the people had come to the other side, the ark of the Lord went over, and the priests, before the eyes of the people.

And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh went over armed before the children of Israel as Moses had said to them:

About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.

That day the Lord made Joshua great in the eyes of all Israel; and all the days of his life they went in fear of him, as they had gone in fear of Moses.

Then the Lord said to Joshua,

Give orders to the priests who take up the ark of witness, to come up out of Jordan.

Joshua 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:13 say?

Joshua 4:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.”

Where is Joshua 4:13 in the Bible?

Joshua 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 13.

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 4:13.

What translation should I read Joshua 4:13 in?

Joshua 4:13 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 4:13?

Joshua 4:13 reads (BBE): “About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.” 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.

Joshua 4:13 bbe — About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.

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