Jos 6:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : On the seventh day, after marching around the city seven times, everyone was to shout, and the walls would fall down by God’s power ( ). This miracle would prove God’s strength, honor the ark as a sign of His presence, and show the importance of obeying His word, even when it seems strange. The priests were given a special role to show their importance to the people. The people’s faith and patience were tested, as they had to trust and wait for God to act. This event also proved that no city, no matter how strong, could stand against God (; ; ).

‏ Joshua 6:5

v. 5: On the seventh day, after marching around the city seven times, everyone was to shout, and the walls would fall down by God’s power ( ^a). This miracle would prove God’s strength, honor the ark as a sign of His presence, and show the importance of obeying His word, even when it seems strange. The priests were given a special role to show their importance to the people. The people’s faith and patience were tested, as they had to trust and wait for God to act. This event also proved that no city, no matter how strong, could stand against God (; ^b; ^c).