Joshua 6:1
Joshua 6:1 in Multiple Translations
Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
(Now Jericho was all shut up because of the children of Israel: there was no going out or coming in.)
Jericho's gates were shut and barred because of the Israelites. Nobody was allowed in or out.
Now Iericho was shut vp, and closed, because of the children of Israel: none might go out nor enter in.
(And Jericho shutteth itself up, and is shut up, because of the presence of the sons of Israel — none going out, and none coming in;)
Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the children of Israel. No one went out, and no one came in.
Now Jericho was closely shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
Now Jericho was close shut up and fenced, for fear of the children of Israel, and no man durst go out or come in.
Meanwhile, the guards of Jericho shut the gates of the city tightly, because they were afraid of the Israeli army. No one was allowed to go into the city or go out of it.
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Joshua 6:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וִֽ/ירִיחוֹ֙
סֹגֶ֣רֶת
וּ/מְסֻגֶּ֔רֶת
מִ/פְּנֵ֖י
בְּנֵ֣י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
אֵ֥ין
יוֹצֵ֖א
וְ/אֵ֥ין
בָּֽא
וִֽ/ירִיחוֹ֙
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
Jericho
Conj | N-proper
סֹגֶ֣רֶת
çâgar
H5462
to shut
V-Qal
וּ/מְסֻגֶּ֔רֶת
çâgar
H5462
to shut
Conj | V-Pual-Inf-c
מִ/פְּנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
יוֹצֵ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
בָּֽא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 6:1
וִֽ/ירִיחוֹ֙
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
"Jericho"
Conj | N-proper
Jericho was a city in Palestine, the first conquered by the Israelites in Canaan. Its name means 'its moon' and it was located near the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
Definition: Jericho = "its moon" a city 5 miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and 7 miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan Also named: Hierichō (Ἱεριχώ "Jericho" G2410)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Jericho. See also: Numbers 22:1; Joshua 9:3; Jeremiah 39:5.
סֹגֶ֣רֶת
çâgar
H5462
"to shut"
V-Qal
To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.
Definition: 1) to shut, close 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut 1a2) to close, close up 1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shut up 1b2) to be shut or closed 1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up 1d) (Pual) to be shut up 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to deliver up 1e2) to shut up, imprison 2) pure gold Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, [idiom] straitly. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Kings 11:27; Psalms 17:10.
וּ/מְסֻגֶּ֔רֶת
çâgar
H5462
"to shut"
Conj | V-Pual-Inf-c
To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.
Definition: 1) to shut, close 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut 1a2) to close, close up 1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shut up 1b2) to be shut or closed 1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up 1d) (Pual) to be shut up 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to deliver up 1e2) to shut up, imprison 2) pure gold Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, [idiom] straitly. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Kings 11:27; Psalms 17:10.
מִ/פְּנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
יוֹצֵ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
בָּֽא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
Study Notes — Joshua 6:1
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- Joshua 6:1 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 6:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 6:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 6:1
- Barnes' Notes on Joshua 6:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
- Sermons on Joshua 6:1
Context — The Walls of Jericho
1Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.
2And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. 3March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 2:24 | “The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.” |
| 2 | Joshua 2:9–14 | and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD that you will indeed show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and that you will deliver us from death.” “Our lives for your lives!” the men agreed. “If you do not report our mission, we will show you kindness and faithfulness when the LORD gives us the land.” |
| 3 | Psalms 127:1 | Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. |
| 4 | Joshua 2:7 | So the king’s men set out in pursuit of the spies along the road to the fords of the Jordan, and as soon as they had gone out, the gate was shut. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 17:4 | But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired to send envoys to King So of Egypt, and that he had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. Therefore the king of Assyria arrested Hoshea and put him in prison. |
Joshua 6:1 Summary
The city of Jericho was closed up tight because the people who lived there were scared of the Israelites. They didn't want to come out or let anyone in, which is similar to when the Israelites were instructed to stay inside during the Passover (Exodus 12:22-23). This shows that the people of Jericho were trying to protect themselves, but they didn't have faith in God like Rahab did (Joshua 2:8-13). As believers, we can learn from this and remember to trust in God's sovereignty, rather than just trying to protect ourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Jericho tightly shut up?
The city of Jericho was tightly shut up because the people were afraid of the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 6:1. This fear was likely due to the miracles God had performed for the Israelites, such as parting the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-31.
What does it mean for a city to be 'tightly shut up'?
When a city is 'tightly shut up', it means that all entrances and exits are closed and guarded, making it impossible for people to come in or go out, similar to when the Israelites were instructed to stay inside their homes during the Passover in Exodus 12:22-23.
How did the Israelites' presence affect the daily life of Jericho's inhabitants?
The presence of the Israelites outside their city caused the inhabitants of Jericho to be confined to their city, unable to engage in normal activities such as trade or travel, much like the siege of a city in Deuteronomy 20:12-14.
What can we learn from the response of Jericho's inhabitants to the Israelites?
The inhabitants of Jericho responded in fear, trying to protect themselves from the Israelites, but this response was not based on faith in God, unlike the response of Rahab in Joshua 2:8-13, who trusted in the God of the Israelites.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that fear can cause us to isolate ourselves from others, and how can we overcome this fear with faith?
- How can we, like the inhabitants of Jericho, become so focused on our own protection and security that we forget to trust in God's sovereignty?
- What are some areas in our lives where we may be 'shutting ourselves up' out of fear, and how can we open ourselves up to God's presence and guidance?
- In what ways can we, as believers, be a source of hope and light to those around us, rather than a source of fear and darkness?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 6:1
Now Jericho was straitly shut up, because of the children of Israel,.... Or "it shut up", or "was shutting, and was shut up" (u); that is, the king and the inhabitants shut it up within; the Targum
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 6:1
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Now Jericho was straitly shut up , [ Wi-Yªriychow (H3405) cogeret (H5462) uwmcugeret (H5462)].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
JOSHUA CHAPTER 6 Jericho is shut up by the Israelites, . The people and seven priests with the ark go round it six days, . On the seventh day they go round seven times; the priests blow the trumpets; the people shout; the city accursed; nothing to be taken, but all consecrated; the walls fall down; men, women, and cattle destroyed, . Rahab and her kindred are saved, . Joshua curseth the man who should rebuild Jericho, . Straitly shut up; not only by night, as before, , but constantly and diligently.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.Ver. 1. Now Jericho was strictly shut up.] Claudens, et clausa erat: but there is no power or policy against the Lord. The "Captain of God’ s hosts" was before the city, and therefore ευαλωτοςηπολις, - as he told Phocas, - the town was soon taken.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
VI.(1) Now Jericho . . .—This verse should be read parenthetically, and Joshua 6:2-5 should be taken as the orders given to Joshua by the captain of the Lord’s host.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
CHAPTER VI The inhabitants of Jericho close their gates, 1. Continuation of the discourse between the captain of the Lord's host and Joshua. He commands the people to march round the city six days, the seven priests blowing with their trumpets; and to give a general shout, while marching round it on the seventh, and promises that then the walls of the city shall fall down, 2-5. Joshua delivers these directions to the priests and to the people, 6, 7. The priests and people obey; the order of their procession, 8-16. He commands them to spare the house of Rahab, 17, and not to touch any part of the property of the city, the whole of which God had devoted to destruction, 18, 19. On the seventh day the walls fall down, and the Israelites take the city, 20, 21. The spies are ordered to take care of Rahab and her family-the city is burnt, but the silver, gold, brass, and iron, are put into the treasury of the house of the Lord, 22-24. Rahab dwells among the Israelites, 25; and the city is laid under a curse, 26. NOTES ON CHAP.
VI Verse 1. Now Jericho was straitly shut up] The king of Jericho, finding that the spies had escaped, though the city was always kept shut by night, took the most proper precaution to prevent every thing of the kind in future, by keeping the city shut both day and night, having, no doubt, laid in a sufficiency of provisions to stand a siege, being determined to defend himself to the uttermost.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 6:1
Joshua 6:1. Now Jericho] This verse is strictly parenthetical, and states the Historical circumstance which gave occasion for this Divine intervention. was straitly shut up] Vulg. “clausa erat atque munita.” “Was closid and waardid,” Wyclif Straitly = strictly, closely. Comp. Genesis 43:7, “The man asked us straitly of our state.” Shakespeare, Richard 3. É:É. 85, 86: “His majesty hath straitly given in charge, That no man shall have private conference.”
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 6:1
This verse is strictly parenthetical. It is inserted to explain the declaration commenced Joshua 5:14, and interrupted by Joshua’s question and obeisance Joshua 5:14-15, but resumed in Joshua 6:2.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 6:1
LORD, (that is, Jehovah,) and hence, too, Joshua was required to put off his shoes, (Joshua 6:15,) for, like Moses at the bush, (Exodus 3:5,) he was standing on ground made holy by the presence of the Holy One.
Sermons on Joshua 6:1
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The Cosmic Setting by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and opposing the spirit power realm that seeks to manipulate and possess individuals and societies. The church |
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The Faithfulness of God by Brent Yim | This sermon emphasizes the faithfulness of God, highlighting the importance of surrendering to Him and trusting in His promises. It explores the story of Rahab, showcasing how fait |
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Hinderances to Commitment vs.total Commitment by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of music in worship and how it can help us connect with the Holy Spirit. The main focus of the sermon is on the marvels of Go |
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Let God Be God by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker shares a profound statement he encountered in Nigeria. The statement, inscribed on a fisherman's boat, consists of four words that hold the secret to vi |
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Preparing for the Conflict by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preparing ourselves for the coming of the Lord. He highlights the need for internal conquest, where we allow Jesus to give |
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Spiritual Warfare - Perseverance by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of perseverance in spiritual warfare, drawing from the story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho. He outlines three key aspects: the necess |
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Spiritual Warfare - He Helpeth by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of spiritual warfare, urging believers to stand firm on God's promises and engage in intercessory prayer. He draws parallels between the |