That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.
The water flowing down from upstream stopped and piled up in a heap very far away, near the city of Adam by Zaretan. The water flowing down toward the Dead Sea was completely cut off. So the people crossed the river directly across from Jericho on dry ground.
God miraculously stopped the Jordan River's flow so the Israelites could cross on dry land into the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, the Israelites had wandered in the wilderness for forty years after leaving Egypt, and now under Joshua's leadership, they were preparing to enter the Promised Land. The Jordan River was a significant barrier, and God miraculously stopped its waters to allow the people to cross on dry ground, demonstrating His power and faithfulness as they approached Jericho. This event occurred near the city of Adam, beside Zaretan, marking a pivotal moment in their conquest.
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