Berean Standard Bible
“Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’””
Israel is camped at the Jordan, which is in flood season and impossible to cross on foot. After three days of preparation, Joshua relays God's instructions: the priests carrying the ark of the covenant are to lead.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’”
King James Version (KJV)
And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, ye shall stand still in the Jordan.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And you are to give orders to the priests who take up the ark of the agreement, and say, When you come to the edge of the waters of Jordan, go no further.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Tú, pues, mandarás á los sacerdotes que llevan el arca del pacto, diciendo: Cuando hubiereis entrado hasta el borde del agua del Jordán, pararéis en el Jordán.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Ordena a los sacerdotes que llevan el cofre que se detengan a la orilla del río».
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