Joshua 6:6

And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord.

Cross-reference

Joshua 6:8 Parallel

Joshua 6:8 records the priests immediately obeying Joshua's command in verse 6, carrying the ark and blowing trumpets as instructed.

Joshua 6:13 Parallel

Joshua 6:13 continues the march, with priests blowing trumpets and the ark following the command given in verse 6.

Joshua 6:12 Parallel

Joshua 6:12 immediately records the priests carrying out this command, marking the fulfillment.

Joshua 3:3 Parallel

Joshua 3:3 commands the people to follow the ark carried by priests, a parallel to the ark-led procession around Jericho in Joshua 6:6.

Joshua 3:6 Parallel

In Joshua 3:6, Joshua gives a similar command to priests to take the ark before crossing the Jordan, echoing the same pattern of priestly leadership.

Joshua 3:14 Parallel

In Joshua 3:14, priests carrying the ark lead the people across the Jordan, paralleling their role at Jericho.

Joshua 8:33 Parallel

Joshua 8:33 describes priests carrying the ark at Mount Ebal, another instance of the ark being borne by priests.

1 Chronicles 13:10 describes Uzzah struck for touching the ark, contrasting the proper priestly handling commanded here.

2 Chronicles 5:4 describes Levites taking up the ark for temple dedication — same ceremonial action as here, showing continuity.

Exodus 25:14 Historical context

Exodus 25:14 prescribes how to carry the ark with poles, providing the background for the priests' action here.

Deuteronomy 20:2-4 instructs priests to address the army before battle, linking the priestly role in war to Joshua's command with the ark.

1 Chronicles 15:2 specifies that only Levites may carry the ark — here Joshua commands priests to take it up, consistent with priestly/Levitical duty.

2 Samuel 15:24 shows priests carrying the ark during Absalom's rebellion, a different context but same ritual action.

1 Kings 8:3 Parallel

1 Kings 8:3 records priests taking up the ark for Solomon's temple dedication, continuing the pattern of priestly transport.