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.
Joshua had given the people strict orders: 'Don't shout or make any noise with your voices. Don't let a single word come out of your mouths until the day I tell you to shout. When that day comes, then you can shout!'
Joshua told the Israelites to stay completely silent during their march around Jericho until he gave them permission to shout on the final day.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's unusual battle plan for conquering the fortified city of Jericho. The Israelites were to march around the city walls once a day for six days in complete silence, with only the priests blowing trumpets. This silence would have created an eerie, intimidating atmosphere and demonstrated their obedience to God's specific instructions.
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