Joshua 6:1

"Joshua."

Key Reflection

In Joshua 6:1, the name "Joshua" itself holds significant spiritual meaning as it is derived from the Hebrew term "Yehoshuah," which means "Jehovah [is] salvation." This name underscores Joshua's role not just as a military leader but as one intimately connected with divine deliverance and victory.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

This verse is strictly parenthetical. It is inserted to explain the declaration commencedJoshua 5:14, and interrupted by Joshua’s question and obeisanceJoshua 5:14-15, but resumed inJoshua 6:2. Straitly shut up -See the margin, i. e., not only shut, but barred and bolted.

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