And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
The Israelites did exactly what Joshua told them to do. They picked up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan River, just as the LORD had instructed Joshua - one stone for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. They carried these stones with them to where they were camping and set them down there.
The Israelites obediently followed Joshua's instructions to take twelve memorial stones from the Jordan River, one representing each tribe, to remember God's miracle.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, the Israelites had just crossed the Jordan River on dry ground, a miraculous event led by Joshua after their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness following the Exodus from Egypt. Joshua commanded them to take twelve stones from the riverbed, one for each tribe, as a physical reminder of God's power and provision. This act was part of a larger story of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people as they entered the Promised Land.
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