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New Living Translation
Joshua 4:13
These armed men—about 40,000 strong—were ready for battle, and the Lord was with them as they crossed over to the plains of Jericho.
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Christian Standard Bible®
About forty thousand equipped for war crossed to the plains of Jericho in the Lord’s presence.
About forty thousand equipped for war crossed to the plains of Jericho in the Lord’s presence.
Hebrew Names Version
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Yericho.
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Yericho.
King James Version
About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the Lord unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the Lord unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Lexham English Bible
About forty thousand armed for fighting crossed over before the presence of Yahweh to the plains of Jericho for battle.
About forty thousand armed for fighting crossed over before the presence of Yahweh to the plains of Jericho for battle.
English Standard Version
About 40,000 ready for war passed over before the Lord for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
About 40,000 ready for war passed over before the Lord for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
New Century Version
About forty thousand soldiers prepared for war passed before the Lord as they marched across the river, going toward the plains of Jericho.
About forty thousand soldiers prepared for war passed before the Lord as they marched across the river, going toward the plains of Jericho.
New English Translation
About forty thousand battle-ready troops marched past the Lord to fight on the plains of Jericho.
About forty thousand battle-ready troops marched past the Lord to fight on the plains of Jericho.
Amplified Bible
about 40,000 [men] armed and equipped for war crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho.
about 40,000 [men] armed and equipped for war crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho.
New American Standard Bible
about forty thousand equipped for war, crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand equipped for war, crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Euen fourty thousand prepared for warre, went before the Lord vnto battel, into ye plaine of Iericho.
Euen fourty thousand prepared for warre, went before the Lord vnto battel, into ye plaine of Iericho.
Legacy Standard Bible
about 40,000 equipped for war crossed for battle before Yahweh to the desert plains of Jericho.
about 40,000 equipped for war crossed for battle before Yahweh to the desert plains of Jericho.
Complete Jewish Bible
some 40,000 armed soldiers ready for battle crossed in the presence of Adonai to the plains of Yericho.
some 40,000 armed soldiers ready for battle crossed in the presence of Adonai to the plains of Yericho.
Darby Translation
About forty thousand armed for military service passed over before Jehovah to the war, unto the plains of Jericho.
About forty thousand armed for military service passed over before Jehovah to the war, unto the plains of Jericho.
Easy-to-Read Version
About 40,000 soldiers, prepared for war, passed before the Lord . They were marching toward the plains of Jericho.
About 40,000 soldiers, prepared for war, passed before the Lord . They were marching toward the plains of Jericho.
George Lamsa Translation
About forty thousand men armed for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
About forty thousand men armed for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Good News Translation
In the presence of the Lord about forty thousand men ready for war crossed over to the plain near Jericho.
In the presence of the Lord about forty thousand men ready for war crossed over to the plain near Jericho.
Literal Translation
about forty thousand armed men of the army crossed over before Jehovah for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand armed men of the army crossed over before Jehovah for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Aboute a fortye thousande men ready harnessed to the warre, wente before the LORDE to the battayll, vpon ye felde of Iericho.
Aboute a fortye thousande men ready harnessed to the warre, wente before the LORDE to the battayll, vpon ye felde of Iericho.
American Standard Version
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before Jehovah unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before Jehovah unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Bible in Basic English
About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.
About forty thousand armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Euen fourtie thousande prepared for warre, went before the Lorde vnto battayl, through the plaine of Iericho.
Euen fourtie thousande prepared for warre, went before the Lorde vnto battayl, through the plaine of Iericho.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed on in the presence of the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed on in the presence of the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
King James Version (1611)
About fourty thousand prepared for war, passed ouer before the Lord vnto battell, to the plaines of Iericho.
About fourty thousand prepared for war, passed ouer before the Lord vnto battell, to the plaines of Iericho.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Forty thousand armed for battle went over before the Lord to war, to the city of Jericho.
Forty thousand armed for battle went over before the Lord to war, to the city of Jericho.
English Revised Version
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Berean Standard Bible
About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.
About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And fourti thousynde of fiyters yeden bi her cumpanyes and gaderyngis on the pleyn and feeldi places of the citee of Jerico.
And fourti thousynde of fiyters yeden bi her cumpanyes and gaderyngis on the pleyn and feeldi places of the citee of Jerico.
Young's Literal Translation
about forty thousand, armed ones of the host, passed over before Jehovah for battle, unto the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand, armed ones of the host, passed over before Jehovah for battle, unto the plains of Jericho.
Update Bible Version
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Webster's Bible Translation
About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
World English Bible
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
New King James Version
About forty thousand prepared for war crossed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
About forty thousand prepared for war crossed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
New Life Bible
About 40,000 soldiers ready for battle crossed before the Lord to the desert plains of Jericho.
About 40,000 soldiers ready for battle crossed before the Lord to the desert plains of Jericho.
New Revised Standard
About forty thousand armed for war crossed over before the Lord to the plains of Jericho for battle.
About forty thousand armed for war crossed over before the Lord to the plains of Jericho for battle.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
about forty thousand, equipped for the war, passed over before Yahweh, to battle, into the waste plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand, equipped for the war, passed over before Yahweh, to battle, into the waste plains of Jericho.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And forty thousand fighting men by their troops and bands, marched through the plains and fields of the city of Jericho.
And forty thousand fighting men by their troops and bands, marched through the plains and fields of the city of Jericho.
Revised Standard Version
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
about forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before the LORD for battle, to the plains of Jericho.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
about 40,000 equipped for war, crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho.
about 40,000 equipped for war, crossed for battle before the LORD to the desert plains of Jericho.
Contextual Overview
10 The priests who were carrying the Ark stood in the middle of the river until all of the Lord 's commands that Moses had given to Joshua were carried out. Meanwhile, the people hurried across the riverbed. 11 And when everyone was safely on the other side, the priests crossed over with the Ark of the Lord as the people watched. 12 The armed warriors from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh led the Israelites across the Jordan, just as Moses had directed. 13 These armed men—about 40,000 strong—were ready for battle, and the Lord was with them as they crossed over to the plains of Jericho. 14 That day the Lord made Joshua a great leader in the eyes of all the Israelites, and for the rest of his life they revered him as much as they had revered Moses. 15 The Lord had said to Joshua, 16 "Command the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant to come up out of the riverbed." 17 So Joshua gave the command. 18 As soon as the priests carrying the Ark of the Lord 's Covenant came up out of the riverbed and their feet were on high ground, the water of the Jordan returned and overflowed its banks as before. 19 The people crossed the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month. Then they camped at Gilgal, just east of Jericho.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
prepared for war: or, ready armed, Ephesians 6:11
to the plains: Joshua 5:10, 2 Kings 25:5, Jeremiah 39:5, Jeremiah 52:8
Reciprocal: Numbers 32:16 - General Numbers 32:17 - General Numbers 32:20 - General Deuteronomy 3:18 - I commanded Deuteronomy 33:21 - he came Joshua 6:7 - that is armed 1 Chronicles 5:18 - four and forty
Cross-References
Job 15:22
They dare not go out into the darkness for fear they will be murdered.
They dare not go out into the darkness for fear they will be murdered.
Revelation 16:9
Everyone was burned by this blast of heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had control over all these plagues. They did not repent of their sins and turn to God and give him glory.
Everyone was burned by this blast of heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had control over all these plagues. They did not repent of their sins and turn to God and give him glory.
Revelation 16:11
and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.
and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.
Revelation 16:21
There was a terrible hailstorm, and hailstones weighing as much as seventy-five pounds fell from the sky onto the people below. They cursed God because of the terrible plague of the hailstorm.
There was a terrible hailstorm, and hailstones weighing as much as seventy-five pounds fell from the sky onto the people below. They cursed God because of the terrible plague of the hailstorm.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
About forty thousand prepared for war,.... Accoutred with proper armour to defend themselves, and their brethren, and annoy their enemies: this is to be understood of such a number of the above mentioned tribes; otherwise the number of all Israel that went over Jordan, even armed or fighting men, besides women and children, were five hundred thousand or more. Now though the number of men fit for war, of these tribes, were an hundred thirty thousand, who were all, according to the original agreement, under obligation to go with their brethren over Jordan into Canaan's land, and continue with them until it was subdued, and they had rest in it; yet Joshua took no more than about forty thousand of them, who we may suppose were select men, and fit for his purpose; the rest were left to look after their flocks, their families, and their lands: these
passed over before the Lord unto battle; over Jordan, before the ark of the Lord, as that stood in Jordan, bore by the priests there, being ready to engage in battle whenever it was necessary: and they went on with their brethren
to the plains of Jericho; to a place afterwards called Gilgal; see Joshua 4:19. The Septuagint version is, to the city Jericho.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The plains of Jericho, consisting of the higher terrace of the Jordan valley, are almost seven miles broad. The mountains of Judaea here recede somewhat from the river, and leave a level and fertile space, which, at the time of Joshuaâs invasion, was principally occupied by a forest of palms. Hence, the name âcity of palms,â Deuteronomy 34:3.
