2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men.

Other Translations of Joshua 6:2

King James Version

2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

English Standard Version

2 And the Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.

The Message

2 God spoke to Joshua, "Look sharp now. I've already given Jericho to you, along with its king and its crack troops.

New King James Version

2 And the Lord said to Joshua: "See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor.

New Living Translation

2 But the Lord said to Joshua, "I have given you Jericho, its king, and all its strong warriors.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 6:2

Commentary on Joshua 6:1-5

(Read Joshua 6:1-5)

Jericho resolves Israel shall not be its master. It shut itself up, being strongly fortified both by art and nature. Thus were they foolish, and their hearts hardened to their destruction; the miserable case of all that strengthen themselves against the Almighty. God resolves Israel shall be its master, and that quickly. No warlike preparations were to be made. By the uncommon method of besieging the city, the Lord honoured the ark, as the symbol of his presence, and showed that all the victories were from him. The faith and patience of the people were proved and increased.