Joshua 6:3

All ye men of war. Or, perhaps, “all, men of war.” That is, all who were to march round the city were to be men of war. This did not necessarily include the whole army, but representatives from each tribe. The common people apparently were not included. Such a large number would have created too cumbersome a retinue. Though described as a “large” city (PP 487), Jericho was “large” only in comparison with the fortified cities of its day, rather than with cities of our time. Excavations of the ruins reveal its area to have been only 8 acres (3.23 hectares). The size of the procession must have been proportionate to this limited area. First in order was a body of chosen warriors. These were followed by seven priests bearing trumpets. Then came the ark, borne by other priests. Last of all, the army of Israel made up the “rereward.”