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The second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.

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The Test of Repetition

Commentators explain that for six consecutive days, Israel performed the exact same task: circling the city once and returning to camp. This wasn't a dramatic battle but a test of patient obedience. It teaches that faithfulness to God often involves consistency in the seemingly mundane, day-to-day commands He gives us.

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Joshua

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 6:14

17th Century

Pastor

And the second day they compassed the city once
Went round it one time only; as on the first:

and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 6:6–16

17th Century

Minister

Wherever the ark went, the people attended it. God's ministers, by the trumpet of the everlasting gospel, which proclaims liberty and victory, must…