And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day.
Joshua also set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan River, right where the priests carrying the ark of the covenant had stood. Those stones were still there when this was written.
Joshua created a permanent memorial in the Jordan River to mark the exact spot where God's presence stopped the waters for Israel to cross.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land after their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness following the Exodus from Egypt. As God miraculously held back the waters of the Jordan River, allowing the people to cross on dry ground, Joshua commanded that twelve stones be placed in the riverbed where the priests stood with the Ark of the Covenant. This memorial was set up to remind future generations of God's faithfulness and power in fulfilling His promises to the nation of Israel.
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