Joshua 6:13

Authorized King James Version

And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שִׁבְעָ֨ה

H7651

And seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֡ים

H3548

priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

נֹֽשְׂאִים֩

H5375

bearing

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

שִׁבְעָ֨ה

H7651

And seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

בַּשּֽׁוֹפָרֽוֹת׃

H7782

trumpets

a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn

הַיֹּֽבְלִ֗ים

H3104

of rams' horns

the blast of a horn (from its continuous sound); specifically, the signal of the silver trumpets; hence, the instrument itself and the festival thus i

לִפְנֵיהֶ֔ם

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

אֲר֣וֹן

H727

the ark

a box

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#10

הוֹל֥ךְ

H1980

came

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#11

הוֹל֥ךְ

H1980

came

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#12

וְתָק֥וֹעַ

H8628

and blew

to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become

#13

בַּשּֽׁוֹפָרֽוֹת׃

H7782

trumpets

a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn

#14

וְהֶֽחָלוּץ֙

H2502

and the armed men

to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen

#15

הוֹל֥ךְ

H1980

came

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#16

לִפְנֵיהֶ֔ם

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#17

וְהַֽמְאַסֵּ֗ף

H622

them but the rereward

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

#18

הוֹל֥ךְ

H1980

came

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#19

אַֽחֲרֵי֙

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#20

אֲר֣וֹן

H727

the ark

a box

#21

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#22

הוֹל֥ךְ

H1980

came

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#23

וְתָק֥וֹעַ

H8628

and blew

to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become

#24

בַּשּֽׁוֹפָרֽוֹת׃

H7782

trumpets

a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Joshua Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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