Canaan & Kingdoms
Jordan River
River between the Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea
WHAT HAPPENED HERE
Biblical story
Israel crossed the Jordan under Joshua, prophets ministered near it, and John baptized Jesus in its waters.
WHY IT MATTERS
Place in the Bible’s story
The Jordan marks important transitions involving promise, cleansing, prophetic ministry, and the beginning of Jesus’ public work.
THEN & NOW
Understanding the location
The river remains identifiable, though its flow and surrounding landscape have changed substantially over time.
RELATED SCRIPTURE · KJV
Read it in the Bible
“There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.”
Joshua 21:45
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9
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