2 The Lord instructeth Joshua what he should do as touching Jericho. 6 Joshua commandeth the Priests and warriors what to do. 20 The walls fall. 22 Rahab is saved. 24 All is burnt save gold and metal. 26 The curse of him that buildeth the city.

Now Jericho was [a]shut up, and [b]closed, [c]because of the children of Israel, none might go out nor enter in.

And the Lord said unto Joshua, Behold, I have given into thine hand Jericho and the king thereof, and the strong men of war.

All ye therefore that be men of war, shall compass the city, in going round about the city [d]once: thus shall you do six days:

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 6:1 That none could go out.
  2. Joshua 6:1 That none could come in.
  3. Joshua 6:1 For fear of the Israelites.
  4. Joshua 6:3 Every day one.

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