So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
So the ark of the LORD went around the city one time, and then they returned to their camp and stayed there for the night.
This verse describes how the Israelites carried God's ark around Jericho once on the first day, then went back to camp as instructed.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, the Israelites under Joshua's leadership were preparing to conquer the city of Jericho as part of their campaign to enter the Promised Land after crossing the Jordan River. God had given specific instructions for the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city once a day for six days, as a demonstration of faith and obedience to His divine plan. This verse describes the first day's march, where they circled Jericho once and then returned to their camp to rest.
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