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Joshua 3:2

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Joshua 3:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the midst of the camp;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the midst of the camp;
Joshua 3:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Joshua 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And Joshua rose up early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel; and they lodged there before they passed over.
2And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the midst of the camp;
3and they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of Jehovah your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.
4Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go; for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
5And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves; for tomorrow Jehovah will do wonders among you.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it came to pass after three days, etc.] At the end of the three days they were bid to prepare food for their expedition, and to go over Jordan, (<060111>Joshua 1:11); that the officers went through the host; the camp of Israel; very probably the same as in (<060110>Joshua 1:10); this was, no doubt, by the order of Joshua, and who was directed to it by the Lord.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the officers went through the host; And they commanded the people--The instructions given at this time and in this place were different from those described (Jos 1:11).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“These days (Joshua 1:11 note) were no doubt occupied in preparations of various kinds. The host consisted not of armed men only, but of women and children also; and many arrangements would be necessary before they actually advanced into a hostile country. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“After three days - Either at the end of them, or upon the last of them. Through the host - The second time to give them more particular directions, as they had given them a general notice, Jos 1:10-11. Joshua 3:3”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“three days: Jos 1:10, Jos 1:11 Joshua 3:3”
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