That might discourage them from entering the land the LORD has given them.Good News TranslationHow dare you try to discourage the people of Israel from crossing the Jordan into the land which the LORD has given them? International Standard Version"Why would you discourage the Israelis from ...
Crossing the Jordan 3 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the...
Crossing the Jordan 3Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittimand went to the Jordan,where they camped before crossing over.2After three daysthe officerswent throughout the camp,3giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the covenantof theLordyour...
Crossing the Jordan was symbolic of entering into God's promises and leaving behind the wilderness experience. The river is often associated with new beginnings and spiritual renewal, as seen later in the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17), which took place in the Jordan...