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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Joshua 6:7

And he said unto the people, (f) Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.

(f) This is chiefly meant by the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh.

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