Joshua 6:8 - The Scriptures 1998

⁸ And it came to be, when Yehoshua had spoken to the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven rams’ horns before יהוה  passed over and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of יהוה  went after them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ When Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the Lord and blew the trumpets, and the ark of the covenant of the Lord followed them.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ And it was so, that, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns before Jehovah passed on, and blew the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of Jehovah followed them.

Common English Bible

⁸ As soon as Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests carrying seven ram’s horn trumpets moved forward in front of the LORD. They blew the trumpets. The LORD’s covenant chest followed.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ And when Joshua had finished his words, and the seven priests sounded the seven trumpets before the ark of the covenant of the Lord,

Joshua 6:8 Cross References

Numbers 32:20

And Mosheh said to them, “If you make this promise: if you arm yourselves before יהוה  for battle,

Joshua 6:7

And he said to the people, “Pass over, and go around the city, and let him who is armed pass over before the ark of יהוה.”

Joshua 6:9

And the armed men went before the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard came after the ark, going on and blowing the horns.