Joshua 3:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 3:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 3:3 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Lev..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 3:3 — KJV
“And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.”
— Joshua 3:3 (KJV)
Joshua 3:3 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 3:3
“And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:3: people, saying, ark
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:3: commanded, people, ark
“If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:3: commanded, lord, god
“That Moses commanded the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, saying,”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:3: commanded, saying, ark
“So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:3: people, ark, covenant
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