He also said to the people, "Go, and circle the city, armed, preceding the ark of the Lord.
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King James Version
And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.English Standard Version
And he said to the people, "Go forward. March around the city and let the armed men pass on before the ark of the LORD."New International Version
And he ordered the people, "Advance! March around the city, with the armed guard going ahead of the ark of the LORD."