Joshua 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 3:6 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they to..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 3:6 — KJV
“And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.”
— Joshua 3:6 (KJV)
Joshua 3:6 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 3:6
“And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:6: priests, ark, covenant
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:6: priests, ark, covenant
“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.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:6: joshua, priests, ark
“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 3:6: spake, priests, saying
“And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:6: priests, ark, covenant
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