1451 BC · AM 2553 · Conquest and Judges
Joshua meets the commander of the LORD's army
Near Jericho, Joshua saw a man with a drawn sword who identified himself as commander of the LORD's army. Joshua bowed, and the commander told him to remove his sandals because the place was holy (Joshua 5:13-15).
genealogical dating
📖 Joshua 5:13–15
13Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” 14“Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” 15The Commander of the LORD’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.
Sources: AiG Bible Timeline hub
View on the timeline →