Joshua 6:3 cpdv — Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days. "

— Joshua 6:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 6 — Context

1

Now Jericho was closed as well as fortified, out of fear of the sons of Israel, and no one dared to depart or to enter.

2

And the Lord said to Joshua: “Behold, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and all the strong men.

3

Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days.

4

Then, on the seventh day, the priests shall take the seven trumpets, which are used on the jubilee, and they shall precede the ark of the covenant. And you shall circle the city seven times, and the priests shall sound the trumpets.

5

And when the voice of the trumpet sounds longer and with interruptions, and it increases in your ears, then all the people shall cry out together with a very great shout, and the walls of the city shall fall to the foundation, and they shall enter it, each from a place opposite where they are standing.”

6

Then Joshua, the son of Nun, called the priests, and he said to them, “Take the ark of the covenant, and let seven other priests take the seven trumpets of the jubilee, and advance before the ark of the Lord.”

Joshua 6:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:3 say?
Joshua 6:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days. ”
Where is Joshua 6:3 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 3.
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 6:3.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:3 in?
Joshua 6:3 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 6:3?
Joshua 6:3 reads (CPDV): “Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do 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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