So he had the ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. And the people returned to the camp and spent the night there.
Parallel translations
- WEB So he caused Yahweh’s ark to go around the city, going about it once. Then they came into the camp, and stayed in the camp.
- KJV So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
- NKJV So he had the ark of the Lord circle the city, going around it once. Then they came into the camp and lodged in the camp.
- NASB So he had the ark of the Lord taken around the city, circling it once; then they came into the camp and spent the night in the camp.
- NLT So the Ark of the Lord was carried around the town once that day, and then everyone returned to spend the night in the camp.
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Quick answer
The ark was carried once around the city, and then Israel returned to camp. The first day's march ended with nothing visibly accomplished.
Overview
After circling Jericho a single time, the people simply went back to camp. To human eyes the day produced no result, requiring continued faith that God's plan would prevail. Such obedience without immediate evidence of success is a hallmark of trust in God's promises.
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