King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The next morning Y'hoshua got up early, and the cohanim took up the ark of ADONAI.
Berean Standard Bible:
Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD.
American Standard Version:
And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Joshua{H3091} rose early{H7925} in the morning{H1242}, and the priests{H3548} took up{H5375} the ark{H727} of the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 11:7
- By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Hebrews 11:8
- By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Joshua 3:1
- ¶ And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.
John 6:10
- And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
John 6:11
- And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
Joshua 6:6
- ¶ And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.
Joshua 6:8
- And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.
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Commentary for Joshua 6:12
Joshua 6:12 is a verse set within the context of the Israelites' siege of Jericho, the first city they were to conquer in the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. The verse itself captures a moment of decisive action and religious devotion as Joshua, the leader of the Israelites, rises early in the morning to commence the day's plan as instructed by God. The priests, who play a crucial role in the religious life of the Israelites, take up the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest representing God's presence and the locus of His power.
This action is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it demonstrates Joshua's obedience and urgency in following God's unconventional battle plan, which involved marching around the city once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day, after which the priests were to blow trumpets, the people to shout, and the walls of Jericho to fall flat. Secondly, the carrying of the Ark at the head of the procession symbolizes the belief that the Israelites' military campaign is under divine authority and guidance. The Ark was a tangible reminder to the people that God was with them, leading the way into battle.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey towards the land that God had promised to their ancestors. The fall of Jericho was a pivotal moment, marking the beginning of the Israelites' conquest and settlement in Canaan. It is a story that has resonated through the ages, illustrating themes of faith, obedience, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of God's promises. Joshua 6:12 encapsulates the intersection of faith and action, showing that the Israelites' success was not solely based on military might but on their willingness to trust and follow God's directives.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3091
There are 199 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוֹשׁוּעַ
Transliteration: Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shoo'-ah
Description: or יְהוֹשֻׁעַ; from יְהֹוָה and יָשַׁע; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader; Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare הוֹשֵׁעַ, יֵשׁוּעַ. - Strong's Number: H7925
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁכַם
Transliteration: shâkam
Pronunciation: shaw-kam'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to incline (the shoulder to a burden); but used only as denominative from שְׁכֶם; literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning; (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning. - Strong's Number: H1242
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּקֶר
Transliteration: bôqer
Pronunciation: bo'-ker
Description: from בָּקַר; properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning; ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H5375
There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשָׂא
Transliteration: nâsâʼ
Pronunciation: naw-saw'
Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. - Strong's Number: H727
There are 467 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼârôwn
Pronunciation: aw-rone'
Description: or אָרֹן; from אָרָה (in the sense of gathering); a box; ark, chest, coffin. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.