Joshua 5:15

Good News Translation

And the commander of the Lord's army told him, “Take your sandals off; you are standing on holy ground.” And Joshua did as he was told.

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God said, “Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.

The gates of Jericho were kept shut and guarded to keep the Israelites out. No one could enter or leave the city.

We ourselves heard this voice coming from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain.