Joshua 6:12
Joshua 6:12 in Multiple Translations
Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD.
¶ And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.
And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of Jehovah.
And early in the morning Joshua got up, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord.
Joshua got up early in the morning, and the priests picked up the Ark of the Lord.
And Ioshua rose early in the morning, and the Priestes bare the Arke of the Lord:
And Joshua riseth early in the morning, and the priests bear the ark of Jehovah,
Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the LORD’s ark.
And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.
And Josue rising before day, the priests took the ark of the Lord,
The next morning, Joshua and the priests got up early, and the four priests carried Yahweh’s sacred chest again.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 6:12
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Joshua 6:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּשְׁכֵּ֥ם
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר
וַ/יִּשְׂא֥וּ
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
אֶת
אֲר֥וֹן
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יַּשְׁכֵּ֥ם
shâkam
H7925
to rise
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
Joshua
N-proper
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יִּשְׂא֥וּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲר֥וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
N-cs
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 6:12
וַ/יַּשְׁכֵּ֥ם
shâkam
H7925
"to rise"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to rise or start early, like loading up a burden. It is used in Genesis to describe early morning activities.
Definition: 1) to rise or start early 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to rise early, make an early start 1a2) early (as adverb)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning. See also: Genesis 19:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 127:2.
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
"Joshua"
N-proper
Joshua was a leader in the Bible, first mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who helped the Israelites return from exile. His name means Jehovah is salvation, and he is also known as Jeshua in some parts of the Bible. He was a key figure in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; § Joshua or Jehoshua = "Jehovah is salvation" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) a resident of Beth-shemesh on whose land the Ark of the Covenant came to a stop after the Philistines returned it 3) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 4) governor of Jerusalem under king Josiah who gave his name to a gate of the city of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ), H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ). See also: Exodus 17:9; Joshua 9:15; Zechariah 6:11.
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וַ/יִּשְׂא֥וּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲר֥וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Joshua 6:12
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Context — The Walls of Jericho
10But Joshua had commanded the people: “Do not give a battle cry or let your voice be heard; do not let one word come out of your mouth until the day I tell you to shout. Then you are to shout!”
11So 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.
12Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD.
13And the seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns kept marching ahead of the ark of the LORD and blowing the horns. The armed troops went in front of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the horns kept sounding. 14So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 3:1 | Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. |
| 2 | Hebrews 11:7–8 | By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. |
| 3 | Genesis 22:3 | So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. |
| 4 | John 6:10–11 | “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 31:25 | he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: |
| 6 | Joshua 6:6–8 | So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.” And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.” After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns before the LORD advanced and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. |
| 7 | John 9:6–7 | When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. |
| 8 | John 2:5–8 | His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, |
Joshua 6:12 Summary
[Joshua 6:12 shows us that Joshua was a man who trusted and obeyed God, getting up early the next morning to continue the plan God had given him. This verse reminds us that God is with us, just like He was with the Israelites, and that we should prioritize His presence in our lives, as seen in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5. By trusting and obeying God, we can experience His power and faithfulness in our lives, just like Joshua did. This verse encourages us to start our day by seeking God and prioritizing His presence, just as Joshua did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joshua get up early the next morning?
Joshua got up early the next morning to continue the instructions given by God through him to the people, as seen in Joshua 6:10, where he commanded the people to remain silent until he told them to shout, and in Joshua 1:7-8, where God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous and to meditate on the law day and night.
What is the significance of the priests taking the ark of the LORD?
The priests taking the ark of the LORD signifies the presence of God with the people, as stated in Exodus 25:22, where God says He will meet with the Israelites from above the atonement cover, and in Numbers 10:33-36, where the ark leads the people as they journey through the wilderness.
How does this event relate to the broader context of the conquest of Canaan?
This event is part of the conquest of Jericho, which is the first city the Israelites encountered as they entered the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 6:1-27, and it demonstrates God's power and faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6-8 and Joshua 1:3-6.
What can we learn from Joshua's example of obedience to God's commands?
Joshua's example of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Joshua 6:10 and Joshua 6:12, teaches us the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when His instructions seem unusual or difficult, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God and obey His commands, even if it seems difficult or unclear?
- How can I, like Joshua, demonstrate leadership and faith in the face of uncertainty or challenge?
- What does the presence of God with me, as represented by the ark of the LORD, mean for my daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of Joshua 6:12 to my own life, such as getting up early to seek God and prioritize His presence?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 6:12
And Joshua rose early in the morning,.... Of the second day; to take care of, direct, and prepare everything for another procession on that day; so active and diligent was he to do the will and work
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 6:12
And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD. Joshua rose early in the morning. The second day's procession seems to have taken place in the morning.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 6:12
Joshua 6:12 And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.Ver. 12. And Joshua rose early in the morning.] A little sleep served his turn: - “Oυχρηπαννυχιονευδεινβουληφορονανδρα” - Homer
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