KJV ORIGINAL
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Speak to the people of Israel and tell them: When you cross over the Jordan River into the land of Canaan,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Moses instructions to tell the Israelites what to do when they finally enter the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness following their Exodus from Egypt. God is giving instructions to Moses to relay to the people about what to do once they cross the Jordan River into Canaan. This reflects God's ongoing leadership and preparation for the conquest of the land He promised to Abraham's descendants.
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