Joshua 6:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 6:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 6:9 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 6:9 — KJV
“And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets. rereward: Heb. gathering host”
— Joshua 6:9 (KJV)
Joshua 6:9 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 6:9
“And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD went 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.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 6:9: armed, men, went
“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 6:9: went, before, priests
“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 6:9: went, before, priests
“Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: wholly...: Heb. fulfilled after me”
Shares key themes with Joshua 6:9: men, went, came
“And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host. armed men: or, ranks by five”
Shares key themes with Joshua 6:9: armed, men, went
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