Questions and Answers
At what time of day did Joshua and all the Israelites set out to go to the Jordan?
Early in the morning
From what location did Joshua and the Israelites come out to go to the Jordan?
Shittim
What did the Israelites do when they arrived at the Jordan, before crossing over?
Lodged
What happened after the Israelites had been by the Jordan River for three days?
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What was to be the signal for the Israelites to move?
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Who were the priests?
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Why were the Israelites to follow the ark of the covenant at the Jordan River?
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How far were the Israelites to stay behind the ark of the covenant?
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What did Joshua tell the Israelites to do while they waited to follow the ark of the covenant before crossing the Jordan?
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Before crossing the Jordan River, what did Joshua tell the Israelites that the Lord would do the next day?
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Who told the priests to take up the ark of the covenant and pass before the people?
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What was the Lord going to do for Joshua during the crossing of the Jordan River?
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What did the Lord want the Israelites to know about Joshua?
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What were the priests who carried the ark of the covenant to do when they reached the edge of the Jordan River?
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Which were listed as nations in Canaan in Joshua 3?
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How many men were chosen for a special job during the crossing of the Jordan River?
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From where were the men chosen for the special job during the crossing of the Jordan?
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What did Joshua say would happen when the priests who were carrying the ark of the Lord set foot in the Jordan River?
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Describe the Jordan River during harvest.
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What happened at a town called Adam, in the vicinity of Zarethan?
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Where was the town called Adam located?
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What happened to the water flowing down to the Sea of the Arabah?
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What is another name for the Sea of Arabah?
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Where did the people of Israel cross the Jordan River?
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What happened while the priests carrying the Ark of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan River?
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Study Notes
Setting Out
- Joshua and the Israelites began their journey to the Jordan River early in the morning from Shittim.
- Upon arriving at the river, they lodged there for three days.
Instructions and Sacred Leadership
- After three days, officers issued commands to the camp preparing for crossing.
- The signal for movement was the ark of the covenant, carried by the Levite priests.
- The Israelites were instructed to follow the ark at a distance of 2,000 cubits to be guided, as they were unfamiliar with that path.
Preparation for Crossing
- Joshua urged the Israelites to consecrate themselves in anticipation of the wonders the Lord would perform the next day.
- He emphasized that God would begin to exalt him in the eyes of Israel just as He had with Moses.
The Crossing Event
- The priests were commanded to stand still in the Jordan when they reached the river's edge.
- Twelve men, one from each tribe, were chosen for a special role during this crossing.
Miraculous Actions
- Upon the priests' entry into the Jordan, the waters would be cut off and heaped up.
- During harvest, the Jordan River overflowed its banks, presenting a challenging crossing.
Outcome of the Crossing
- Miraculously, waters at a town called Adam rose in a heap while those flowing to the Sea of Arabah were completely cut off.
- The Israelite people crossed the Jordan River on dry ground opposite Jericho, as the priests stood firm in the middle of the river.
Canaanite Nations
- Mentioned nations in Canaan included Hivites, Perizzites, Amorites, and Jebusites.
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