And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.
The priests carrying the sacred chest of God's covenant stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan River, and all the Israelites crossed over on dry ground until every single person had completely crossed the Jordan.
This verse describes the miraculous moment when God stopped the Jordan River so the priests could stand in the middle while all of Israel safely crossed on dry land.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 1400 BC when Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The Jordan River was at flood stage during harvest time, making it normally impossible to cross. This miracle paralleled Moses' parting of the Red Sea a generation earlier, establishing Joshua's leadership and demonstrating God's continued presence with His people.
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