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Joshua 4:13 Β· KJV

"About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.
12And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them:
13About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.
14On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.
15And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare for challenges in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in God's guidance during battles?

3

When have you felt ready to face a significant challenge?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God in preparation can lead to confidence in facing life's battles.

courage

Prepare yourself spiritually and mentally before facing difficult situations.

Places in This Verse

Jericho(Tell es-Sultan today)

Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, located near the Jordan River. It was a strategic location for the Israelites as they entered Canaan.

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