Joshua 4:17 net — So Joshua instructed the priests,“Come up from the Jordan!”

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"So Joshua instructed the priests,“Come up from the Jordan!”"

— Joshua 4:17, NET Bible

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Joshua 4 — Context

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That day the LORD brought honor to Joshua before all Israel. They respected him all his life, just as they had respected Moses.

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The LORD told Joshua,

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“Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenantal laws to come up from the Jordan.”

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So Joshua instructed the priests,“Come up from the Jordan!”

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The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD came up from the middle of the Jordan, and as soon as they set foot on dry land, the water of the Jordan flowed again and returned to flood stage.

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The people went up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month and camped in Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho.

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Now Joshua set up in Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan.

Joshua 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:17 say?
Joshua 4:17 in the NET Bible reads: “So Joshua instructed the priests,“Come up from the Jordan!””
Where is Joshua 4:17 in the Bible?
Joshua 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read Joshua 4:17 in?
Joshua 4:17 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 4:17?
Joshua 4:17 reads (NET): “So Joshua instructed the priests,“Come up from 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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