Joshua 4:21 bbe — And he said to the children of Israel, When your children say to their fathers in time to come, What is the reason for…

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"And he said to the children of Israel, When your children say to their fathers in time to come, What is the reason for these stones?"

— Joshua 4:21, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 4 — Context

18

And when the priests who took up the ark of the Lord's agreement came up out of Jordan and their feet came out on to dry land, the waters of Jordan went back to their place, overflowing its edges as before.

19

So on the tenth day of the first month the people came up out of Jordan, and put up their tents in Gilgal, on the east side of Jericho.

20

And the twelve stones which they took out of Jordan, Joshua put up in Gilgal.

21

And he said to the children of Israel, When your children say to their fathers in time to come, What is the reason for these stones?

22

Then give your children the story, and say, Israel came over this river Jordan on dry land.

23

For the Lord your God made the waters of Jordan dry before you till you had gone across, as he did to the Red Sea, drying it up before us till we had gone across:

24

So that all the peoples of the earth may see that the hand of the Lord is strong; and that they may go in fear of the Lord your God for ever.

Joshua 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:21 say?
Joshua 4:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said to the children of Israel, When your children say to their fathers in time to come, What is the reason for these stones?”
Where is Joshua 4:21 in the Bible?
Joshua 4:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read Joshua 4:21 in?
Joshua 4:21 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 4:21?
Joshua 4:21 reads (BBE): “And he said to the children of Israel, When your children say to their fathers in time to come, What is the reason for these stones?” 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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