E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 6:7
he. In Hebrew text written "they", but read "he". In some codices, with five early printed editions, both written and read "he". read more
he. In Hebrew text written "they", but read "he". In some codices, with five early printed editions, both written and read "he". read more
before . Some codices, with five early printed editions, and Aramaean, Syriac, and Vulgate, add "the ark of". read more
went = marching. rereward = the main or central body. Compare Numbers 10:25 . came = marched. going = marching. read more
make = cause your voice to be heard. read more
THE CAPTURE OF JERICHOCrucial to the entire conquest of Canaan was the capture of the strategically-important bastion of Jericho which controlled the approaches to the highlands. Enemies of the Word of God have probably wasted more ink in trying to discredit or destroy the record of this wonderful chapter than they have wasted on any other project except a denial of the resurrection of Christ. That Israel's capture of Jericho was by Divine and miraculous assistance is the unqualified... read more
"And Jehovah said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor. And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus thou shalt do six days. And seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow the trumpets. And it shall be that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the... read more
"And it was so, that, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns before Jehovah passed on, and blew the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of Jehovah followed them. And the armed men went before the priests that blew the trumpets, and the rearward went after the ark, the priests blowing the trumpets as they went. And Joshua commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, or let your voice be heard, neither shall any word proceed out... read more
Ver. 1. Now Jericho was straitly shut up— While every necessary preparation was making in the camp of Joshua for the attack of Jericho, the king of that city, on his part, took all possible precautions for his security. Having refused the offers of peace, which were doubtless made him by the Hebrew general, (see Deuteronomy 20:10.) and resolved to defend himself to the last extremity, he had shut himself in Jericho, and set so good a guard there, that Joshua, who kept the place blocked up,... read more
Ver. 2. And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, &c.— The same person, who in the preceding chapter is called the Captain of the host of the Lord, is here named the LORD. There is no doubt, therefore, that this was a divine personage, the angel of the covenant, the Son of God. read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 6:5
flat = under it. Probably into the ground. Compare Joshua 11:13 .Jeremiah 49:2 . See note on Joshua 6:20 . every man = Hebrew. ish App-14 . read more