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New International Version
When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

New Living Translation
When all the people had crossed the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

English Standard Version
When all the nation had finished passing over the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

Berean Standard Bible
When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

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

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Now when the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

NASB 1995
Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

NASB 1977
Now it came about when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened when all the nation had completed crossing the Jordan, that Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,

Amplified Bible
So it was when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

Christian Standard Bible
After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After the entire nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua: “

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when all the nation were clean passed over the Jordan, that Jehovah spake unto Joshua, saying,

Contemporary English Version
After Israel had crossed the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua:

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when all the nation were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The whole nation finished crossing the Jordan River. The LORD had told Joshua,

Good News Translation
When the whole nation had crossed the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

International Standard Version
As soon as the entire nation had completed its crossing of the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua. He said,

NET Bible
When the entire nation was on the other side, the LORD told Joshua,

New Heart English Bible
It happened, when all the nation had completely passed over the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when all the people had quite passed over Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

World English Bible
When all the nation had completely crossed over the Jordan, Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, when all the nation has completed to pass over the Jordan, that YHWH speaks to Joshua, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when all the nation hath completed to pass over the Jordan, that Jehovah speaketh unto Joshua, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be as all the people finished passing over Jordan, and Jehovah will say to Joshua,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were passed over, the Lord said to Josue:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when they had crossed over, the Lord said to Joshua:

New American Bible
After the entire nation had completed the crossing of the Jordan,

New Revised Standard Version
When the entire nation had finished crossing over the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua:

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
AND when all the people had finished passing over the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when all the people finished crossing the Jordan, LORD JEHOVAH said to Yeshua:

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, when all the nation were clean passed over the Jordan, that the LORD spoke unto Joshua, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when the people had completely passed over Jordan, the Lord spoke to Joshua, saying,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Twelve Stones from the Jordan
1 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan,the LORD said to Joshua,2“Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe,…

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Cross References

Exodus 14:29-31
But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. / That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.

Joshua 3:17
The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan.

Deuteronomy 27:2-3
And on the day you cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, set up large stones and coat them with plaster. / Write on them all the words of this law when you have crossed over to enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.

1 Kings 8:9
There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

Psalm 114:3
The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back;

Isaiah 43:16-17
Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, / who brings out the chariots and horses, the armies and warriors together, to lie down, never to rise again; to be extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Exodus 15:16
and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by.

2 Kings 2:8
And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.

Nehemiah 9:11
You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.

Psalm 66:6
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

Exodus 12:51
And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions.

Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

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Joshua 3:17
And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.

Deuteronomy 27:2
And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:

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Joshua 4

1.Twelve men are appointed to take twelve memorial stones from Jordan
9.Twelve other stones are set up in the midst of Jordan
10.The people pass over
14.God magnifies Joshua
15.The priests commanded to come out of Jordan
20.The twelve stones are pitched in Gilgal

Study Bible

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When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan
This phrase marks a significant moment in Israel's history, as the entire nation of Israel successfully crosses the Jordan River into the Promised Land. This event parallels the earlier crossing of the Red Sea, signifying God's continued faithfulness and miraculous provision. The crossing of the Jordan is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21). The Jordan River, at this time, was at flood stage, making the crossing even more miraculous (Joshua 3:15). This event also serves as a type of baptism, symbolizing a transition from the old life in the wilderness to a new life in the Promised Land.

the LORD said to Joshua
The direct communication from the LORD to Joshua emphasizes Joshua's role as the divinely appointed leader of Israel, succeeding Moses. This divine guidance underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands for successful leadership and conquest. Joshua's leadership is a type of Christ, as both lead their people into a promised inheritance. The LORD's instructions to Joshua often involve specific, strategic commands that require faith and trust in God's plan, reflecting the necessity of divine guidance in achieving God's purposes.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Whole Nation of Israel
Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were journeying to the Promised Land.

2.The Jordan River
A significant geographical landmark that the Israelites crossed miraculously, symbolizing a transition from the wilderness to the Promised Land.

3.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who guides and instructs His people.

4.Joshua
The leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.

5.Crossing the Jordan
A miraculous event where God stopped the flow of the river, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground.

Teaching Points

God's Faithfulness in Transition
Just as God was faithful to Israel in crossing the Jordan, He is faithful to us in our life transitions. Trust in His guidance.

Leadership and Obedience
Joshua's role highlights the importance of obedient leadership. Leaders should seek God's direction and act accordingly.

Memorials of God's Work
The crossing of the Jordan was marked by setting up stones as a memorial. We should remember and celebrate God's work in our lives.

Community in God's Plan
The whole nation crossed together, emphasizing the importance of community in God's plan. We are called to journey together in faith.

Miracles as a Testament to God's Power
The miraculous crossing serves as a testament to God's power and presence. We should recognize and testify to God's work in our lives.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Joshua 4:1?

2.How can we remember God's faithfulness as Israel did in Joshua 4:1?

3.What significance do the "twelve stones" hold for believers today?

4.How does Joshua 4:1 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:1-3?

5.How can we teach future generations about God's works, as seen in Joshua 4:1?

6.What personal "memorial stones" can you establish to remember God's past deliverance?

7.What is the significance of the twelve stones in Joshua 4:1 for Israel's identity?

8.How does Joshua 4:1 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

9.What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 4:1?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 4?

11.Joshua 4:1–24: How do we reconcile this account with conflicting timelines or details in other biblical narratives?

12.Joshua 4:1–9: How can we verify the miraculous nature of stopping the Jordan and gathering stones without historical or scientific proof?

13.What are key events in Joshua's life?

14.How does God's wrath manifest in the Bible?

What Does Joshua 4:1 Mean

When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan

• The verse opens with a completed action: every Israelite has safely stepped onto Canaan’s soil. God’s promise to bring His people into the land is visibly fulfilled (Genesis 12:7;Exodus 6:7–8).

• “Whole nation” underscores unity. Not one tribe or family remained behind, echoing how God rescued the “entire host” through the Red Sea (Exodus 14:29–31).

• The crossing itself—on dry ground (Joshua 3:17)—reveals God’s power to halt nature for His covenant people, just as He once divided the sea (Psalm 66:6).

• Finishing the crossing sets the stage for memorializing the miracle with twelve stones (Joshua 4:2–7). God completes works before calling His people to remember them.

• The wording highlights orderly obedience. Israel moved only when the priests bearing the ark led (Joshua 3:3–4). Divine order replaces forty years of wilderness wandering caused by disbelief (Numbers 14:29–34).

• By finishing first, the people are prepared for fresh instruction and renewed commitment, paralleling how Jesus clears the way before commanding His followers (Matthew 28:18–20).

the LORD said to Joshua

• Once the people are secure, God turns to His appointed leader. Joshua hears personal direction, just as Moses did (Exodus 3:4;Joshua 1:1). Leadership begins and ends with listening to the Lord.

• The phrase “the LORD said” signals authoritative revelation. Joshua’s forthcoming orders about the memorial stones (Joshua 4:2–3) are not human ideas but divine commands (Deuteronomy 4:2).

• God’s timing is perfect: instruction follows obedience. After Israel steps out in faith, He provides the next step—an enduring pattern seen with Abram (Genesis 12:1–4) and Peter (Acts 10:19–20).

• The intimate dialogue affirms Joshua’s role as Moses’ successor (Deuteronomy 31:7–8). God’s faithfulness to speak did not cease with Moses’ death; His presence continues with Joshua (Joshua 1:5).

• The combination of national participation and personal leadership points forward to Christ, who both shepherds the multitude (John 10:14–16) and equips individual servants (Ephesians 4:11–13).

summary

Joshua 4:1 records a pivotal moment: every Israelite stands safely in the Promised Land, proof of God’s faithful power. Only after the nation’s obedience does the Lord speak fresh direction to Joshua, underscoring that divine guidance meets completed trust. The verse teaches that God brings His people fully through obstacles, unifies them in purpose, and then calls attentive leaders to preserve the memory of His mighty acts for generations to come.THE MEMORIAL. -

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

When
כַּאֲשֶׁר־(ka·’ă·šer-)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the whole
כָל־(ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

nation
הַגּ֔וֹי(hag·gō·w)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471:A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

had finished
תַּ֣מּוּ(tam·mū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8552:To be complete or finished

crossing
לַעֲב֖וֹר(la·‘ă·ḇō·wr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5674:To pass over, through, or by, pass on

the Jordan,
הַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן(hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383:Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Joshua,
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3091:Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites

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