Joshua 4:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After all the people had completely crossed over the Jordan River, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse marks the moment when God spoke to Joshua after the entire nation of Israel had successfully crossed the Jordan River.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs immediately after the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, where God held back the waters so the Israelites could cross on dry ground into the Promised Land. The nation had been wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, and this crossing marked their official entry into Canaan. Joshua was leading approximately 2-3 million people across the river during flood season.

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