And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people;
What does Joshua 3:14 mean?
Jordan overflowed all its banks. This magnified the power of God, and his kindness to Israel.
Key themes
PeaceInheritanceRestCovenant fidelity
Read with
Keep this verse inside Joshua 3:14-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Jordan Place
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Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.
- Ark Object
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Noah’s ark, a building of gopher-wood, and covered with pitch, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.