And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.
On the second day, they marched around the city once and then returned to their camp. They did this same thing for six days.
This verse describes how the Israelites followed God's specific instructions by marching around Jericho once each day for six consecutive days.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were preparing to conquer the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and 40 years of wandering in the desert. God had instructed Joshua to lead his people in marching around the fortified city of Jericho once a day for six days as a test of faith and obedience, rather than relying on traditional military tactics. This ritual was part of God's miraculous plan to deliver the city into their hands and demonstrate His sovereignty.
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