Joshua 4:1

1 When the whole nation was finally across, God spoke to Joshua:

Joshua 4:1 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 4:1

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed
over Jordan
As related, ( Joshua 3:17 ) ;

that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying:
as follows.

Joshua 4:1 In-Context

1 When the whole nation was finally across, God spoke to Joshua:

2 "Select twelve men from the people, a man from each tribe,

3 and tell them, 'From right here, the middle of the Jordan where the feet of the priests are standing firm, take twelve stones. Carry them across with you and set them down in the place where you camp tonight.'"

4 Joshua called out the twelve men whom he selected from the People of Israel, one man from each tribe.

5 Joshua directed them, "Cross to the middle of the Jordan and take your place in front of the Chest of God, your God. Each of you heft a stone to your shoulder, a stone for each of the tribes of the People of Israel,