17 Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

Other Translations of Joshua 4:17

New International Version

17 So Joshua commanded the priests, "Come up out of the Jordan."

English Standard Version

17 So Joshua commanded the priests, "Come up out of the Jordan."

The Message

17 Joshua commanded the priests, "Come up out of the Jordan."

New King James Version

17 Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, "Come up from the Jordan."

New Living Translation

17 So Joshua gave the command.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 4:17

Commentary on Joshua 4:10-19

(Read Joshua 4:10-19)

The priests with the ark did not stir till ordered to move. Let none be weary of waiting, while they have the tokens of God's presence with them, even the ark of the covenant, though it be in the depths of adversity. Notice is taken of the honour put upon Joshua. Those are feared in the best manner, and to the best purpose, who make it appear that God is with them, and that they set him before them.