Joshua 4:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.”
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Read Full Chapter →After all the people had crossed, the ark and the priests came over too, in full view of the nation.
What Does Joshua 4:11 Mean?
With the entire nation now safely across, the ark of the LORD and the priests who carried it come up last, while the people watch from the bank.
The ark passes over in the presence of the people, openly, for all to see. God's presence, which led them in and held back the waters, is the last to leave the river. He does not abandon the place of danger until His people are wholly safe. The Lord who goes before His people also brings up the rear, watching over them from first to last.
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What does Joshua 4:11 mean?
After all the people had crossed, the ark and the priests came over too, in full view of the nation.