3 Joshua commandeth them to depart when the Ark removeth. 7 The Lord promiseth to exalt Joshua before the people. 9 Joshua’s exhortation to the people. 16 The waters part asunder while the people pass. 

Then Joshua rose very early, and they removed from Shittim, and came to [a]Jordan, he, and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they went over.

And after [b]three days, the officers went throughout the host,

And commanded the people, saying, When ye see the Ark of the covenant of the Lord your God and the Priests of the Levites bearing it, ye shall depart from your place, and go after it.

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 3:1 Which according to the Hebrews was in March, and about 40 days after Moses’ death.
  2. Joshua 3:2 Which time was given for to prepare them victuals, Josh. 1:11.

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