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After the people crossed the Jordan River

The connecting word After introduces sequential action. The Israelites obeyed God by passing from one side of the Jordan to the other. Once that was completed, God gave another task for them to do. In some languages, it is better to say: “The people crossed the Jordan River and then…” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential)

even though it was very strong

The connecting words even though represent a factual condition. The city of Jericho was indeed very strong, so attacking of the city would seem to be an unwise choice. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-condition-fact)

once a day for six days

That is, they went around the city one time every day for a total of six days.

So the priests and the soldiers did this

The connecting word So connects the result (the priests and soldiers marching), with the reason (Gods command). (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result)