KJV ORIGINAL
And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the second day, they marched around the city once and then returned to their camp. They did this same thing for six days.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the Israelites followed God's specific instructions by marching around Jericho once each day for six consecutive days.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The Israelites were following God's unusual battle plan for conquering the fortified city of Jericho, which involved marching around the city walls rather than using conventional military tactics. This was a test of faith and obedience before the dramatic events that would unfold on the seventh day.
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