📖 Joshua — Chapter 6 (KJV)
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Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho RTwas straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
Joshua 6:2 And Rthe LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.
Joshua 6:3 And Rye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
Joshua 6:4 And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city Rseven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.
Joshua 6:5 And it shall come to pass, that when they Rmake a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down Tflat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
Joshua 6:6 And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, RTake up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the LORD.
Joshua 6:7 And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him Rthat is armed pass on 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 Rbefore the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.
Joshua 6:9 And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, Rand the Trereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
Joshua 6:10 And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make RTany noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.
Joshua 6:11 So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
Joshua 6:12 And RJoshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.
Joshua 6:13 And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the LORD Rwent on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
Joshua 6:14 And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.
Joshua 6:15 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early Rabout the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times.
Joshua 6:16 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, RShout; for the LORD hath given you the city.
Joshua 6:17 And the city shall be RTaccursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.
Joshua 6:18 And ye, Rin any wise Tkeep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel Ta curse, and trouble it.
Joshua 6:19 But Rall the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are Tconsecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.
Joshua 6:20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that Rthe wall fell down Tflat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.
Joshua 6:21 And they Rutterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.
Joshua 6:22 But RJoshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot’s house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her.
Joshua 6:23 And the young men that were spies went in, and brought Rout Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her Tkindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.
Joshua 6:24 And they Rburnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the LORD.
Joshua 6:25 And Joshua saved RRahab the harlot alive, and her father’s household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
Joshua 6:26 And Joshua Radjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.
Joshua 6:27 So Rthe LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 6:1–7 — The LORD's directions for Jericho
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD gives Joshua a specific plan for marching around Jericho. The army, priests, trumpets, and ark have assigned places in the procession.
Key Truth: Joshua receives a plan that depends on obedience to God's command.
Check What You Remember
1. What city was shut up because of Israel? (Joshua 6:1)
Find it in Joshua 6:1 (KJV).
2. How many priests were to carry trumpets? (Joshua 6:4)
Find it in Joshua 6:4 (KJV).
3. How many times were they to circle the city on the seventh day? (Joshua 6:4)
Find it in Joshua 6:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 6:8–16 — The marches completed
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The ordered procession continues, and the people keep silent until Joshua commands the shout. On the seventh day they complete the appointed circuits.
Key Truth: The people follow the commanded pattern through its completion.
Check What You Remember
1. What object followed the priests with trumpets? (Joshua 6:8)
Find it in Joshua 6:8 (KJV).
2. Were the people to shout before Joshua gave the word? (Joshua 6:10)
Find it in Joshua 6:10 (KJV).
3. What did Joshua command after the seventh circuit? (Joshua 6:16)
Find it in Joshua 6:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 6:17–27 — Jericho falls and Rahab is spared
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jericho's wall falls after the shout. Rahab and her household are brought out as promised, while Israel is warned not to take the accursed goods.
Key Truth: The promised protection of Rahab is honored during Jericho's judgment.
Check What You Remember
1. Whose household was spared? (Joshua 6:17)
Find it in Joshua 6:17 (KJV).
2. What happened to the city wall? (Joshua 6:20)
Find it in Joshua 6:20 (KJV).
3. Who went to bring Rahab out? (Joshua 6:22–23)
Find it in Joshua 6:22–23 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Hebrews 11:30 — The fall of Jericho's walls is recalled in the account of faith.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
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Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. What contrast distinguishes the seventh day from the first six?
2. How is the people’s shout coordinated with the command?
3. Why is Rahab’s household excepted from the city’s destruction?
4. What distinction is made concerning silver, gold, brass, and iron?
5. How is the earlier promise to Rahab carried out?
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