Joshua 6:8

New International Reader's Version

When Joshua had spoken to the men, the seven priests went forward. They were carrying the seven trumpets as they marched in front of the ark of the Lord. They were blowing the trumpets. The ark of the Lord’s covenant was carried behind the priests.

Cross References

Numbers 32:20

Then Moses said to them, “Do what you have promised to do. Get ready to fight for the Lord.

Joshua 6:7

He gave an order to the army. He said, “Move out! March around the city. Some of the fighting men must march in front of the ark of the Lord.”

Joshua 6:9

Some of the fighting men marched ahead of the priests who were blowing the trumpets. The others followed behind the ark and guarded all the priests. That whole time the priests were blowing the trumpets.