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Joshua, 4

1. And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

1. Once the whole nation had crossed,

2. Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,

2. Yahweh said to Joshua: "Choose twelve men, one from each tribe,

3. And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.

3. and give them the following order: Take twelve stones from the riverbed of the Jordan, from the very place where the priests stood still. Bring them with you and put them where you will encamp tonight."

4. Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:

4. Joshua then called the twelve men he had chosen from the twelve tribes of Israel

5. And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:

5. and ordered them: "Walk to the Ark, up to the middle of the Jordan and take from there a stone for each tribe and carry it upon your shoulder.

6. That this may be a sign among you, [that] when your children ask [their fathers] in time to come, saying, What [mean] ye by these stones?

6. They will remain with you as a sign of what happened, so that when your children ask you in the future: What do these stones mean for you?

7. Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.

7. you may answer: When the Ark of Yahweh crossed the Jordan, the water parted before it. So these stones shall serve as a memorial to the Israelites forever."

8. And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.

8. The Israelites carried out Joshua's order and picked up twelve stones from the riverbed of the Jordan, one for each tribe, just as Yahweh had ordered Joshua. They brought these to the place where they encamped and placed them there.

9. And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day.

9. Joshua piled up twelve stones on the riverbed of the Jordan, at the spot where the priests who carried the Ark of the Covenant stood. They are still there to this day.

10. For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over.

10. The priests who carried the Ark stood in the middle of the Jordan until Joshua finished saying everything that Yahweh had ordered him.

11. 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.

11. Then when all the people had finished crossing the river, the Ark also crossed, and the priests walked at the head of the people again.

12. And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them:

12. The men from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh went ahead armed, as Moses had ordered them to do.

13. About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho.

13. They were about forty thousand, well-armed, and they marched before Yahweh, ready for battle, to the plains of Jericho.

14. On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.

14. On that day, Yahweh exalted Joshua before all Israel, and henceforth they respected him all the days of his life as they had done with Moses.

15. And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

15. Yahweh said to Joshua:

16. Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan.

16. "Command the priests who carry the Ark of the Divine Words to come up from the Jordan."

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

17. Joshua, therefore, ordered them to come up from the river.

18. And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, [and] the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as [they did] before.

18. And when these priests who carried the Ark of the Covenant of Yahweh came up from the middle of the Jordan, when their feet touched the banks, the waters of the Jordan returned as abundantly as on previous days and overflowed its banks.

19. And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth [day] of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.

19. It was on the tenth day of the first month when the people came up out of the Jordan and encamped in Gilgal, on the eastern border of Jericho.

20. And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.

20. There in Gilgal, Joshua set up the twelve stones taken from the riverbed of the Jordan.

21. And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What [mean] these stones?

21. Then Joshua said to the Israelites: "When your children ask you in the future what these stones mean,

22. Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land.

22. then you shall tell them that the people of Israel crossed the Jordan without getting their feet wet,

23. For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over:

23. for Yahweh, our God, dried up the waters of the Jordan before us just as he did to the Red Sea which he also dried up before us to let us cross.

24. That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it [is] mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.

24. He did this so that the people of this land may know the power of Yahweh, our God, and that you yourselves may fear him forever."



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Notas al pie:

4:1-3 - God instructs Joshua to collect stones from the Jordan as a memorial. Creating markers is crucial to remembering God's interventions and strengthening the faith of future generations (see also Exodus 12:17 and Deuteronomy 6:20-25).

4:4-7 - The stones of the Jordan serve as a testimony to the children of Israel of God's miracle. This act of remembrance is a vital practice in the life of faith, helping to cultivate gratitude and hope (see also Psalm 78:3-4 and Ephesians 2:12).

4:9 - Joshua also erects a monument in the middle of the Jordan, showing that God's presence should be remembered even in places where He has worked mightily. This highlights the importance of recognizing God's work in every situation (see also Psalm 145:4 and 2 Timothy 1:6-7).

04:14 - God exalts Joshua before Israel, confirming his leadership. This shows that true authority is established by God and that respect for faithful leaders should be cultivated (see also 1 Timothy 5:17 and Hebrews 13:17).

4:20-24 - Joshua's instruction to teach his children about what God did at the Jordan is an example of the importance of passing on faith. Stories of how God works in our lives should be shared to encourage the faith of future generations (see also Deuteronomy 4:9 and Psalm 145:4-6).

Versos relacionados con Joshua, 4:

Joshua chapter 4 reports on the construction of memorials after the crossing of the Jordan. Why is remembrance so important in faith? This significant text describes the erection of twelve stones as a monument to God's miracle. The chapter addresses topics such as the importance of memory in faith, the transmission of faith between generations and the testimony of God's power. Joshua 4 also highlights Joshua's role as God's chosen leader. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that relate to the enduring themes of this landmark chapter.

Exodus 12:26-27: "When your children ask you, 'What does this ceremony mean? ', say to them: 'It is the sacrifice of the Passover to the Lord, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our houses when he killed the Egyptians'." - This passage reflects the purpose of the memorial stones in Joshua 4, which was to remind future generations of God's acts.

Psalms 78:5-7: "He established a testimony in Jacob, and instituted a law in Israel, commanding our fathers to teach them to their children, so that the next generation would know them, and also the children yet to be born, and they would arise and report them to their own children; that they might put their trust in God, and not forget the works of God, but obey his commandments." - These verses reflect the purpose of the memorial stones in Joshua 4, which was to pass on the story of God's acts to future generations.

1 Corinthians 11:24-25: "and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is given for you; do this in memory of me.' In the same way, after supper he took the cup and said: 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this whenever you drink it in memory of me.'" - Like the stones in Joshua 4, the Lord's Supper serves as a memorial of God's saving acts.

Deuteronomy 6:20-21: "In the future, when your children ask you, 'What do these precepts, decrees, and ordinances mean that the Lord our God has commanded you?', say to them, 'We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, but the Lord brought us out of there with a mighty hand." - This passage reflects the purpose of the stones in Joshua 4, which was to provoke questions from future generations about the acts of God.

Joshua 24:26-27: "And Joshua wrote these words in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and placed it there, under the large tree that was near the sanctuary of the Lord. 'See! ' Joshua said to all the people. 'This stone will be a witness against us. She heard every word the Lord said to us. It will be a witness against you if you are unfaithful to your God.'" - This passage from Joshua shows another use of stones as a memorial, similar to that in Joshua 4.

FAQ:

Why were twelve stones set up in the middle of the Jordan?

The twelve stones were erected as a memorial so that future generations would remember God's intervention in crossing the Jordan on dry land. (Joshua 4:6-7)

How would the twelve stone memorial help in the education of future generations?

The memorial would serve as a visible reminder of God's power and faithfulness, helping parents teach their children about God's greatness and His actions. (Joshua 4:21-24)

What was done with the twelve stones after the crossing?

The twelve stones were placed at Gilgal, where they became a permanent memorial to God's miracle of crossing the Jordan. (Joshua 4:20)

How was the book of the Law of Moses used after the crossing of the Jordan?

Joshua read from the Book of the Law of Moses to all the people, reaffirming the importance of obedience to God's laws and word. (Joshua 8:34-35)

What was the reaction of the kings of the cities when they heard about the miracle at the Jordan?

The kings of the surrounding cities were terrified and lost their courage when they heard about God’s miracle in crossing the Jordan. (Joshua 5:1)


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