And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city.
On the seventh time around, when the priests blew their trumpets, Joshua called out to the people, 'Shout! The LORD has given you the city!'
Joshua is declaring God's victory over Jericho, telling the Israelites to shout in triumph because God has delivered the city into their hands.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, the Israelites were commanded by God to conquer the city of Jericho as they entered the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, marking a key moment in their conquest of Canaan. Joshua, as their leader, followed God's instructions to march around the city once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day, with priests blowing ram's horn trumpets to demonstrate faith and obedience. This event highlights God's miraculous intervention, as the walls of Jericho fell after the people shouted, fulfilling His promise of victory.
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