11 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the Lord passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.
11 and as soon as all of them had crossed, the ark of the Lord and the priests came to the other side while the people watched.
11 And when all the people had finished passing over, the ark of the Lord and the priests passed over before the people.
11 When the crossing of all the people was complete, they watched as the Chest of the Covenant and the priests crossed over.
11 Then it came to pass, when all the people had completely crossed over, that the ark of the Lord and the priests crossed over in the presence of the people.
11 And when everyone was safely on the other side, the priests crossed over with the Ark of the Lord as the people watched.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 4:11
Commentary on Joshua 4:10-19
(Read Joshua 4:10-19)
The priests with the ark did not stir till ordered to move. Let none be weary of waiting, while they have the tokens of God's presence with them, even the ark of the covenant, though it be in the depths of adversity. Notice is taken of the honour put upon Joshua. Those are feared in the best manner, and to the best purpose, who make it appear that God is with them, and that they set him before them.