Joshua 4:16 kjva — Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Joshua 4:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 4 — Context

13

About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the Lord unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.

14

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

15

And the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying,

16

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

17

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

18

And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests’ feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before.

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And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.

Joshua 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Joshua 4:16 say?
Joshua 4:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan.”
Where is Joshua 4:16 in the Bible?
Joshua 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Joshua 4:16 in?
Joshua 4:16 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 4:16?
Joshua 4:16 reads (KJVA): “Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of 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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