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Joshua 6:10 · KJV

"And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.
9And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
10And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.
11So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
12And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to wait for God's timing?

2

How do you handle situations where you want to speak up?

3

When have you seen the power of silence in your life?

Life Application

patience

Practice waiting on God's timing in your decisions.

obedience

Reflect on areas where you need to be more obedient to God's commands.

Places in This Verse

Jericho(Tell es-Sultan today)

An ancient city known for its strong walls, Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

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