Joshua 4:12

God's Word

The men of Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh did as Moses had told them. They marched across in battle formation ahead of the people of Israel.

Cross References

Exodus 13:18

So God led the people around the other way, on the road through the desert toward the Red Sea. The Israelites were ready for battle when they left Egypt.

Numbers 1:24

The roster of families and households for the descendants of Gad listed the men by name who were at least 20 years old and eligible for military duty.

Numbers 32:17

Then we’ll be ready ⌞to march⌟ in battle formation  ahead of the other Israelites until we have brought them to their land. Meanwhile our families will live in walled cities, safe from the other people who live here.

Deuteronomy 3:18

I gave the tribes of Reuben and Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh this command: “The Lord your God has given you this land so that you can take possession of it. All your soldiers must be ready for battle when they cross ⌞the Jordan River⌟ ahead of the other Israelites.

Deuteronomy 33:21

They chose the best land for themselves. Indeed, a commander’s piece of land was reserved for them. They were leaders of the people and did for Israel what the Lord considers fair and honorable.”

Joshua 1:14

Your wives, children, and livestock may stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan River. However, all your best soldiers must march in battle formation ahead of your relatives. You must help your relatives

Joshua 4:11

As soon as everyone had crossed, the priests with the Lord’s ark crossed and went ahead of them.

Joshua 4:13

About 40,000 armed men crossed the river in front of the Lord to the plains of Jericho for battle.