Joshua 6:10

“And Joshua had commanded the people, etc.] When he gave them their orders to pass on, and compass the city, (<060607>Joshua 6:7); saying, ye shall not shout; that is, on any of the six days as they went round the city, only on the seventh; for this being a sign of victory, it was not to be made until the day when it should be obtained; otherwise, had they shouted, and nothing followed on it, it would have exposed them to the contempt of the inhabitants of Jericho, and would have put them in spirit, and hardened them: nor make any noise with your voice; as laughing, singing, etc. This profound silence was to be observed, to add to the gravity and solemnity of the procession; and on account of…”

“Ye shall not shout - Because shouting before the time appointed, would be ineffectual, and so might give them some discouragement, and their enemies matter of insulting. Joshua 6:16”

“6:10-11 Warriors would often shout in battle to lift their morale and intimidate the enemy. • until I tell you: After thirteen circuits of Jericho by Israel’s army with only the sound of trumpets, the psychological shock when Jericho’s defenders heard shouting would be devastating.”

“any noise with your voice: Heb. your voice to be heard, Isa 42:2; Mat 12:19 until the day: Sa2 5:23, Sa2 5:24; Isa 28:16; Luk 24:49; Act 1:7 Joshua 6:12”