Joshua 6:11 asv — So he caused the ark of Jehovah to compass the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in th…

American Standard Version

"So he caused the ark of Jehovah to compass the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp. "

— Joshua 6:11, American Standard Version

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Joshua 6 — Context

8

And it was so, that, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns before Jehovah passed on, and blew the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of Jehovah followed them.

9

And the armed men went before the priests that blew the trumpets, and the rearward went after the ark, the priests blowing the trumpets as they went.

10

And Joshua commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor let your voice be heard, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.

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So he caused the ark of Jehovah to compass the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.

12

And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of Jehovah.

13

And the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of Jehovah went on continually, and blew the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; and the rearward came after the ark of Jehovah, the priests blowing the trumpets as they went.

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And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.

Joshua 6:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:11 say?
Joshua 6:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “So he caused the ark of Jehovah to compass the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp. ”
Where is Joshua 6:11 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 11.
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 6:11.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:11 in?
Joshua 6:11 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 6:11?
Joshua 6:11 reads (ASV): “So he caused the ark of Jehovah to compass the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp. ” 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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