Joshua 6:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 6:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 6:16 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; fo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 6:16 — KJV
“And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city.”
— Joshua 6:16 (KJV)
Joshua 6:16 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 6:16
“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 6:16: came, pass, priests
“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 the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. flat: Heb. under it”
Shares key themes with Joshua 6:16: came, pass, priests
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 6:16: came, pass, people
“And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 6:16: pass, seventh, time
“And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. stricken...: Heb. come into days”
Shares key themes with Joshua 6:16: came, pass, time
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