And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;
Parallel translations
- WEB After three days, the officers went through the middle of the camp;
- BSB After three days the officers went through the camp
- NKJV So it was, after three days, that the officers went through the camp;
- NASB Then at the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp;
- NLT Three days later the Israelite officers went through the camp,
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Quick answer
After three days the officers pass through the camp to give the people instructions. Orderly preparation precedes the great crossing.
Overview
The three days of waiting and the officers' movement through the camp show careful organization under God's direction. Israel is being prepared not to act on impulse but in obedience to clear, God-given instruction. This deliberate readiness underscores that the crossing will be a sacred, divinely orchestrated event, not a mere military maneuver.
Cross-references & the web
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- Josh 1:10–11Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
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