Joshua 6:14 nasb — Thus the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp; they did so for six days.

NASB

"Thus the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp; they did so for six days."

— Joshua 6:14, NASB

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Joshua 6 — Context

11

So he had the ark of the LORD taken around the city, circling it once; then they came into the camp and spent the night in the camp.

12

Now Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.

13

The seven priests carrying the seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD went on continually, and blew the trumpets; and the armed men went before them and the rear guard came after the ark of the LORD, while they continued to blow the trumpets.

14

Thus the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp; they did so for six days.

15

Then on the seventh day they rose early at the dawning of the day and marched around the city in the same manner seven times; only on that day they marched around the city seven times.

16

At the seventh time, when the priests blew the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, "Shout! For the LORD has given you the city.

17

"The city shall be under the ban, it and all that is in it belongs to the LORD; only Rahab the harlot and all who are with her in the house shall live, because she hid the messengers whom we sent.

Joshua 6:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:14 say?
Joshua 6:14 in the NASB reads: “Thus the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp; they did so for six days.”
Where is Joshua 6:14 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 14.
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 6:14.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:14 in?
Joshua 6:14 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 6:14?
Joshua 6:14 reads (NASB): “Thus the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp; they did so for six days.” 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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