KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the ark of the covenant of the LORD of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look! The ark of the covenant of the LORD, who rules over all the earth, is going ahead of you into the Jordan River.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is leading His people by going before them into the dangerous waters, showing that He is in control of the whole earth.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred as the Israelites were about to cross the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The ark of the covenant represented God's presence among His people and contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. The priests carrying the ark would step into the flooding Jordan River first, demonstrating God's power by stopping the water's flow.
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