Joshua 4:3

The Passion Translation

Instruct each of them to take a stone from the riverbed, twelve stones from the very place where the priests stand with the ark. Have them carry the stones over to the place where you camp tonight.”

Cross References

Joshua 4:8

The Israelites did as Joshua commanded them. They took twelve stones according to the number of the tribes of Israel, from the middle of the riverbed, and carried them to the camp and put them there.

Joshua 3:13

“The moment the feet of the priests carrying the ark of Yahweh, the Lord of all the earth, touch the water of the Jordan, a great miracle will happen! The water flowing downstream toward you will stop and pile up as if behind a dam.”

Luke 19:40

Jesus responded, “Listen to me. If my followers were silenced, the very stones would break forth with praises!”

Psalm 103:2

Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me?

Psalm 11:4

Yet Yahweh is never shaken — he is still found in his temple of holiness, reigning as King Yahweh over all. He closely watches and examines everything man does. With a glance, his eyes examine every heart, for his heavenly rule will prevail over all.

Joshua 24:27

Joshua said to all the people, “Look at this stone! It will serve as a witness, for it heard all the words that Yahweh spoke to us; it will be a witness against you if you rebel against our God.”

Genesis 28:22

See! I have set up this sacred stone pillar and it will be your house, God. I promise to set aside a tenth of all that you give me as my gift to you.”

Joshua 4:4

So Joshua summoned the twelve men he had selected from the Israelites, one per tribe.