Joshua 4:19 web — The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, on the east border of…

World English Bible

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

— Joshua 4:19, World English Bible

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Joshua 4 — Context

16

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

17

Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, "Come up out of the Jordan!"

18

It happened, when the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of Yahweh had come up out of the middle of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up to the dry ground, that the waters of the Jordan returned to their place, and went over all its banks, as before.

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

20

Joshua set up those twelve stones, which they took out of the Jordan, in Gilgal.

21

He spoke to the children of Israel, saying, "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, 'What do these stones mean?'

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Then you shall let your children know, saying, 'Israel came over this Jordan on dry land.

Joshua 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:19 say?
Joshua 4:19 in the World English Bible reads: “The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, on the east border of Jericho.”
Where is Joshua 4:19 in the Bible?
Joshua 4:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 19.
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 4:19.
What translation should I read Joshua 4:19 in?
Joshua 4:19 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 4:19?
Joshua 4:19 reads (WEB): “The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, on the east border 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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