⁶ Then Joshua tore his clothes^(A) and fell facedown^(B) to the ground before the ark of the Lord, remaining there till evening.^(C) The elders of Israel^(D) did the same, and sprinkled dust^(E) on their heads.

²³ As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks^(A) and flinging dust into the air,^(B)