Joshua 6:8 cpdv — And when Joshua had finished his words, and the seven priests sounded the seven trumpets before the ark of the covenant…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when Joshua had finished his words, and the seven priests sounded the seven trumpets before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, "

— Joshua 6:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 6 — Context

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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.”

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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.”

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He also said to the people, “Go, and circle the city, armed, preceding the ark of the Lord.”

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And when Joshua had finished his words, and the seven priests sounded the seven trumpets before the ark of the covenant of the Lord,

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and all the armed soldiers went ahead, the remainder of the common people followed the ark, and the sound of the trumpets grew louder everywhere.

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But Joshua had instructed the people, saying, “You shall not cry out, nor shall your voice be heard, and no word at all shall proceed from your mouth, until the day arrives on which I will say to you, ‘Cry out, and shout.’ ”

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Thus, the ark of the Lord circled the city once each day, and returning to the camp, it remained there.

Joshua 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:8 say?
Joshua 6:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when Joshua had finished his words, and the seven priests sounded the seven trumpets before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, ”
Where is Joshua 6:8 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:8 in?
Joshua 6:8 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 6:8?
Joshua 6:8 reads (CPDV): “And when Joshua had finished his words, and the seven priests sounded the seven trumpets before the ark of the covenant 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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