Joshua 4:4 kjva — Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:"

— Joshua 4:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 4 — Context

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And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying,

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Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,

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And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests’ feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.

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Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:

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And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the Lord your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:

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That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?

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Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.

Joshua 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:4 say?
Joshua 4:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:”
Where is Joshua 4:4 in the Bible?
Joshua 4:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 4.
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 4:4.
What translation should I read Joshua 4:4 in?
Joshua 4:4 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 4:4?
Joshua 4:4 reads (KJVA): “Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:” 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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