Joshua 6:20

King James Version (KJV)

So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.

Translations

Joshua 6:20 - Amplified Bible

So the people shouted, and the trumpets were blown. When the people heard the sound of the trumpet, they raised a great shout, and [Jericho's] wall fell down in its place, so that the [Israelites] went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.

Joshua 6:20 - American Standard Version

So the people shouted, and the priests blew the trumpets; and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, that the people shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.

Joshua 6:20 - Bible in Basic English

So the people gave a loud cry, and the horns were sounded; and on hearing the horns the people gave a loud cry, and the wall came down flat, so that the people went up into the town, every man going straight before him, and they took the town.

Joshua 6:20 - Darby Bible

And the people shouted, and they blew with the trumpets. And it came to pass when the people heard the sound of the trumpets, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat; and the people went up into the city, each one straight before him, and they took the city.

Joshua 6:20 - English Standard Version

So the people shouted, and the trumpets were blown. As soon as the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they captured the city.

Joshua 6:20 - King James Version

Joshua 6:20 - La Biblia de las Americas

Entonces el pueblo gritò y los sacerdotes tocaron las trompetas; y sucediò que cuando el pueblo oyò el sonido de la trompeta, el pueblo gritò a gran voz y la muralla se vino abajo, y el pueblo subiò a la ciudad, cada hombre derecho hacia adelante, y tomaron la ciudad.

Joshua 6:20 - The Message

The priests blew the trumpets. When the people heard the blast of the trumpets, they gave a thunderclap shout. The wall fell at once. The people rushed straight into the city and took it.

Joshua 6:20 - New American Standard Bible

So the people shouted, and {priests} blew the trumpets; and when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted with a great shout and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight ahead, and they took the city.

Joshua 6:20 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Entonces el pueblo gritò y los sacerdotes tocaron las trompetas; y sucediò que cuando el pueblo oyò el sonido de la trompeta, el pueblo gritò a gran voz y la muralla se vino abajo. El pueblo subiò a la ciudad, cada hombre derecho hacia adelante, y tomaron la ciudad.

Joshua 6:20 - World English Bible

So the people shouted, and [the priests] blew the trumpets; and it happened, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, that the people shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.

Joshua 6:20 - Young's Living Translation

And the people shout, and blow with the trumpets, and it cometh to pass when the people hear the voice of the trumpet, that the people shout -- a great shout, and the wall falleth under it, and the people goeth up into the city, each over-against him, and they capture the city;

Joshua 6:20 - Additional Comments

Not only did the falling of the wall leave the people of Jericho vulnerable, but since that was their proud defense, it also left them so dispirited that they did not resist the army of Israel.
God used this method so it was very clear who gave the victory. God acts so He can be clearly seen and praised.
God expects His people to obey His commands, even if they don't understand all the reasons for His commands.
God may ask us to do things that don't make sense, at least to our limited view of things, but they give us success:
- God told Israel to cross the Red Sea, and later the Jordon.
- God told the blind man to wash in the pool - John 9:7
- Do good to those who hate you and abuse you - Luke 6:27-33
- When you lend, expect nothing in return - Luke 6:34-35
- Send David into battle against Goliath - 1 Sam 17:37
- In everything rejoice and give thanks - 1 Thess 5:16-18
- Do not store up manna beyond that day - Exo 16:19-20

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