KJV ORIGINAL
And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And when the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan River and their feet touched the edge of the water (the Jordan was overflowing its banks during harvest time),
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the moment when the priests carrying the ark of God stepped into the flooding Jordan River, setting the stage for God's miraculous intervention.
📚 Historical Context
The Israelites were finally crossing into the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The Jordan River was at flood stage during harvest time (spring), making it normally impossible to cross safely. The ark of the covenant represented God's presence among His people and was carried by priests as they led the nation forward.
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