Commentary

Joshua 6

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 1–4

holy

Trans. "consecrated," Joshua 6:19 in R.V. "holy."

Verses 5–27

And it shall come to pass

The central truth here is that spiritual victories are won by means and upon principles utterly foolish and inadequate in the view of human wisdom. 1 Corinthians 1:17-29; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5.

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.