Joshua 6:4 net — Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day march around the city seven times, w…

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"Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns."

— Joshua 6:4, NET Bible

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Joshua 6 — Context

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Now Jericho was shut tightly because of the Israelites. No one was allowed to leave or enter.

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The LORD told Joshua,“See, I am about to defeat Jericho for you, along with its king and its warriors.

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Have all the warriors march around the city one time; do this for six days.

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Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns.

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When you hear the signal from the ram’s horn, have the whole army give a loud battle cry. Then the city wall will collapse and the warriors should charge straight ahead.”

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So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and instructed them,“Pick up the ark of the covenant, and seven priests must carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.”

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And he told the army,“Move ahead and march around the city, with armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.”

Joshua 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:4 say?
Joshua 6:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns.”
Where is Joshua 6:4 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 4.
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 6:4.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:4 in?
Joshua 6:4 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 6:4?
Joshua 6:4 reads (NET): “Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns.” 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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