Joshua 6:12 bbe — And early in the morning Joshua got up, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord.

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"And early in the morning Joshua got up, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord."

— Joshua 6:12, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 6 — Context

9

And the armed men went before the priests who were blowing the horns, and the mass of the people went after the ark, blowing their horns.

10

And to the people Joshua gave an order, saying, You will give no cry, and make no sound, and let no word go out of your mouth till the day when I say, Give a loud cry; then give a loud cry.

11

So he made the ark of the Lord go all round the town once: then they went back to the tents for the night.

12

And early in the morning Joshua got up, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord.

13

And the seven priests with their seven horns went on before the ark of the Lord, blowing their horns: the armed men went before them, and the mass of the people went after the ark of the Lord, blowing their horns.

14

The second day they went all round the town once, and then went back to their tents: and so they did for six days.

15

Then on the seventh day they got up early, at the dawn of the day, and went round the town in the same way, but that day they went round it seven times.

Joshua 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:12 say?
Joshua 6:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And early in the morning Joshua got up, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord.”
Where is Joshua 6:12 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 12.
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 6:12.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:12 in?
Joshua 6:12 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 6:12?
Joshua 6:12 reads (BBE): “And early in the morning Joshua got up, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord.” 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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