Joshua 6:9 nasb — The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continue…

NASB

"The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets."

— Joshua 6:9, NASB

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Joshua 6 — Context

6

So Joshua the son of Nun called the priests and said to them, "Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests carry seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD."

7

Then he said to the people, "Go forward, and march around the city, and let the armed men go on before the ark of the LORD."

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And it was so, that when Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests carrying the seven trumpets of rams' horns before the LORD went forward and blew the trumpets; and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.

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The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets.

10

But Joshua commanded the people, saying, "You shall not shout nor let your voice be heard nor let a word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I tell you, 'Shout!' Then you shall shout!"

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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.

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

Joshua 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:9 say?
Joshua 6:9 in the NASB reads: “The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets.”
Where is Joshua 6:9 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 9.
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 6:9.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:9 in?
Joshua 6:9 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 6:9?
Joshua 6:9 reads (NASB): “The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, while they continued to blow the trumpets.” 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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