Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Jordan, the river » Passage of israel over » In an appointed order
Joshua rose early in the morning. They left Shittim for Jordan. He and all the children of Israel lodged there before they crossed over. After three days the officers went through the camp. They commanded the people, saying: When you see the Ark of the Covenant of Jehovah your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, you should leave here and follow it. read more.
You should keep a space of a thousand yards between you and the ark. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go: for you have not passed this way before. Joshua said to the people: Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow Jehovah will do amazing things among you. Joshua spoke to the priests: Take up the Ark of the Covenant, and pass over before the people. So they took the Ark of the Covenant and went before the people. Jehovah said to Joshua: This day will I begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel. Now they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. You will command the priests that bear the Ark of the Covenant, saying: 'When you come to the shore of the Jordan River you will stand still in the Jordan.'
You should keep a space of a thousand yards between you and the ark. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go: for you have not passed this way before. Joshua said to the people: Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow Jehovah will do amazing things among you. Joshua spoke to the priests: Take up the Ark of the Covenant, and pass over before the people. So they took the Ark of the Covenant and went before the people. Jehovah said to Joshua: This day will I begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel. Now they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. You will command the priests that bear the Ark of the Covenant, saying: 'When you come to the shore of the Jordan River you will stand still in the Jordan.'
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Divinely inspired
No man will be able to resist you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.
Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The sons of Israel listened to him and did as Jehovah had commanded Moses.
Jehovah said to Moses: Take Joshua son of Nun, a capable man, and place your hands on his head.
Have I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed; for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.
Jehovah said to Joshua: This day will I begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel. Now they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
When you have taken the city you will set the city on fire according to the commandment of Jehovah. See, I have commanded you.