And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.
After Joshua finished speaking to the people, the seven priests carrying the seven ram's horn trumpets moved forward in front of the LORD, blowing their trumpets. The ark of the covenant of the LORD followed behind them.
The writer is describing how the priests began the march around Jericho, with seven priests blowing ram's horn trumpets leading the way, followed by the sacred ark of the covenant.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the beginning of the famous battle of Jericho, where God commanded the Israelites to march around the fortified city once a day for six days, then seven times on the seventh day. The ram's horn trumpets (shofars) were traditional Hebrew instruments used in religious ceremonies and warfare, while the ark of the covenant was the most sacred object in Israel, representing God's presence among His people.
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