Joshua 4:13 web — About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.

World English Bible

"About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho."

— Joshua 4:13, World English Bible

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Joshua 4 — Context

10

For the priests who bore the ark stood in the middle of the Jordan, until everything was finished that Yahweh commanded Joshua to speak to the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua; and the people hurried and passed over.

11

It happened, when all the people had completely passed over, that the ark of Yahweh passed over, with the priests, in the presence of the people.

12

The children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spoke to them.

13

About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.

14

On that day, Yahweh magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.

15

Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,

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"Command the priests who bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of the Jordan."

Joshua 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:13 say?
Joshua 4:13 in the World English Bible reads: “About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains 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 (WEB): “About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains 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.
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