Joshua 6:8

New International Version

When Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests carrying the seven trumpets before the Lord went forward, blowing their trumpets, and the ark of the Lord’s covenant followed them.

Cross References

Numbers 32:20

Then Moses said to them, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the Lord for battle

Joshua 6:7

And he ordered the army, “Advance! March around the city, with an armed guard going ahead of the ark of the Lord.”

Joshua 6:9

The armed guard marched ahead of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard followed the ark. All this time the trumpets were sounding.