Verse Comparison: Joshua 6:7
American Standard Version
And they said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let the armed men pass on before the ark of Jehovah.
Amplified® Bible
He said to the people, Go on! March around the enclosure, and let the armed men pass on before the ark of the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
Next, he gave the army their orders: "March slowly around Jericho. A few of you will go ahead of the chest to guard it, but most of you will follow it. Don't shout the battle cry or yell or even talk until the day I tell you to. Then let out a shout!" As soon as Joshua finished giving the orders, the army started marching. One group of soldiers led the way, with seven priests marching behind them and blowing trumpets. Then came the priests carrying the chest, followed by the rest of the soldiers.
Darby English Version
And he said to the people, Pass on, go round the city, and they that are armed shall pass on before the ark of Jehovah.
Good News Bible
Then he ordered the people to start marching around the city, with an advance guard going on ahead of the LORD's Covenant Box.
King James Version
And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
Then he said to the people, "Go forward, and march around the city, and let the armed men go on before the ark of the LORD."
New International Version
And he ordered the people, "Advance! March around the city, with the armed guard going ahead of the ark of the LORD."
New King James Version
And he said to the people, “Proceed, and march around the city, and let him who is armed advance before the ark of the LORD.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then he said to the people, "Go forward, and march around the city, and let the armed men go on before the ark of the LORD."
Revised Standard Version
And he said to the people, "Go forward; march around the city, and let the armed men pass on before the ark of the LORD."
Young's Literal Translation
and He said unto the people, `Pass over, and compass the city, and he who is armed doth pass over before the ark of Jehovah.'
