Joshua 4:20 kjva — And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal."

— Joshua 4:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 4 — Context

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.

20

And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.

21

And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones?

22

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

23

For the Lord your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over:

Joshua 4:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:20 say?
Joshua 4:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.”
Where is Joshua 4:20 in the Bible?
Joshua 4:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 20.
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 4:20.
What translation should I read Joshua 4:20 in?
Joshua 4:20 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 4:20?
Joshua 4:20 reads (KJVA): “And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.” 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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