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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Joshua 6:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 6 — Context

9

And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.

10

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

11

So the ark of the Lord compassed 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 the Lord.

13

And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the Lord, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.

14

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

15

And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times.

Joshua 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:12 say?
Joshua 6:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Joshua rose early in the morning, 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 (KJVA): “And Joshua rose early in the morning, 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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