Verse 8

The Israelites did just as Joshua commanded. They picked up twelve stones, according to the number of the Israelite tribes, from the middle of the Jordan as the LORD had instructed Joshua. They carried them over with them to the camp and put them there.

Referenced Verses

• Josh 1:16-18 : 16 They told Joshua,“We will do everything you say. We will go wherever you send us. 17 Just as we obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. But may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses! 18 Any man who rebels against what you say and does not obey all your commands will be executed. But be strong and brave!”
• Josh 4:2-5 : 2 “Select for yourselves twelve men from the people, one per tribe. 3 Instruct them,‘Pick up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from the very place where the priests stand firmly, and carry them over with you and put them in the place where you camp tonight.’” 4 Joshua summoned the twelve men he had appointed from the Israelites, one per tribe. 5 Joshua told them,“Go in front of the ark of the LORD your God to the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to put a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the Israelite tribes.
• Josh 4:20 : 20 Now Joshua set up in Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan.