12 Then Joshua got up early in the morning [on the second day], and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.
13 The seven priests carrying the seven trumpets made of rams’ horns ahead of the ark of the LORD went on continually, blowing the trumpets; and the armed men went ahead of them and the rear guard came after the ark of the LORD, while the priests continued to blow the trumpets.
14 On the second day they marched around the city once, and returned to the camp; they did this for six days.
15 Then on the seventh day they got up early at daybreak and marched around the city in the same way seven times; only on that day they marched around the city [a]seven times.
16 And the seventh time, when the priests had blown the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, “Shout! For the LORD has given you the city.
Joshua 6:12-16 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Joshua 6:15 In ancient times any walled town was called a “city” and its ruler was called “a king,” but the fact that Joshua’s army could march around Jericho seven times in one day shows that it was a very small place. Though the walls were formidable, the area they enclosed only measured seven acres. The whole circumference of the city was about 650 yards. Jebusite Jerusalem, which David captured, was about the same size. Schliemann, the German archeologist, experienced a similar surprise in 1873 when he excavated the city of Troy, which Homer tells us withstood the Grecian warriors for quite some time. It would almost seem that these ancient cities were more like places of refuge for the area’s population when an enemy approached. During peaceful times a large proportion of the inhabitants would live outside the city’s walls, because they were shepherds and farmers. Generally, only the craftsmen and administrators lived within the walls.
When the Israelites took the Promised Land, the battle strategy I gave them was not traditional or expected. It did not conform to the ‘norms’ of their time. Their expectation was warfare, but their battle cry was worship, Jericho was the enemy. It was big and dominant. But I did not ask the people to rush in, or to attack in stealth during the night – I asked them to boldly encircle the enemy with My presence.
Not just once, but over and over again. A persistence of praise; a persistence in carrying My name forth in the midst of the enemy’s camp.
I asked the people not to focus on the walls, but to follow My presence.
For I am enthroned in the praises of My people – I take My rightful place when they step out in obedience for My Kingdom. Because of their trust in Me, I delivered them into victory. As I will for you. As you enthrone Me by your praise, as you carry My presence forth in worship – I will deliver you.
Do not focus on the works of the enemy, focus on praising the One who has overcome. Worship into victory.
Activation: Ask the Spirit to draw your attention to a situation you have been contending for. Now, spend some time in intentional worship – enthroning the Lord in His rightful place above the situation. Boldly ask for breakthrough as you worship into victory.
3 But You are holy, O You who are enthroned in [the holy place where] the praises of Israel [are offered].
4 In You our fathers trusted [leaned on, relied on, and were confident]; They trusted and You rescued them.
5 They cried out to You and were delivered; they trusted in You and were not disappointed or ashamed.
Psalm 22:3-5 (AMP)
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