And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.
After all the people had completely crossed over to the other side, the ark of the LORD crossed over too, along with the priests, while the people watched.
This verse shows that God's presence (represented by the ark) came last, ensuring every person safely crossed the Jordan River before the priests moved forward.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, the Israelites, led by Joshua, were crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, as God fulfilled His promise to give them this land. God miraculously parted the river's waters, allowing the people to cross on dry ground, similar to the Red Sea crossing, to demonstrate His power and faithfulness. The ark of the LORD, carried by the priests, represented God's presence and went ahead or followed to ensure the people's safe passage.
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