Joshua was the leader of the Israelites after the death of Moses. It was him that led them across the Jordan River into the promised land (Canaan.)
AnswerAccording to Joshua chapter 3, the Jordan River was stopped, to allow the Israelites to cross. There is no extra-biblical evidence of this miraculous event.
Joshua and the Israelites crossed the Jordan River to enter Canaan. God miraculously stopped the river's flow to allow them to pass safely.
The keyword "over Jordan" in the biblical story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land signifies a significant moment of transition and fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites. It represents the crossing from a period of wandering in the wilderness to entering the land promised to them by God, marking a new chapter in their journey and relationship with God.
jordan river
approx 25 miles
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According to Joshua chapter 3, the Jordan was in flood because it was the time of the harvest. The priests set down the Ark of the Covenant at the brim of the water. The Jordan stooped flowing and the Israelites crossed over the dry river bed. Then Joshua asked the men to take 12 stones from the dry river bed and place them where they would camp.
The Bible does not explicitly mention the width of the Jordan River at that point. Currently the Jordan River is rather weak, but at that time, several meters wide.
The Jordan River (see Joshua 3-4). They crossed the Red Sea in Exodus.
Before the Israelites went to Jericho, they camped near the Jordan River at a place called Shittim. This location served as their last encampment before crossing into the Promised Land. From Shittim, they prepared for the crossing of the Jordan River, which ultimately led them to the conquest of Jericho.
This can't be answered since none of us were there to see how wide it was.