The Ark

One of the things that is obvious as you read through Joshua is the centrality of the Ark. In this chapter (Joshua 6) the Ark is mentioned at least nine times. The Ark was in a prominent position as the Israelites marched around the city. It is not just that they carried a box but that the Ark represented the presence of God. Joshua had learned that he was only the under general to the real leader of the people. Joshua took his orders from the Lord God Almighty. Joshua knew the truth that Moses knew that if God did not go with them then they would not go.