And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.
Joshua got up early in the morning, and he and all the Israelites packed up and left Shittim. They traveled to the Jordan River and camped there before crossing over to the other side.
Joshua is leading the Israelites on the final leg of their journey to the Promised Land, bringing them to the edge of the Jordan River.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites had been wandering in the desert for forty years after their exodus from Egypt, and now they were preparing to enter the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership following Moses' death. Shittim served as their final encampment east of the Jordan River, a place where they had been waiting and receiving instructions from God before crossing. This verse highlights the transition from preparation to action as they moved toward the river, symbolizing God's faithfulness to His covenant promises.
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