Israel crosses Jordan
Joshua 3:1–17The waters stand as the Ark and people pass over.
Places of Scripture · Jordan valley
Jordan River
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Jordan marks boundaries and crossings throughout Scripture: Israel enters the land, prophets cross it, Naaman washes in it, and John baptizes there before Jesus’ ministry.
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Elijah and Elisha cross
2 Kings 2:6–14The waters divide before Elijah is taken up and again when Elisha returns.
Naaman washes seven times
2 Kings 5:1–14Naaman obeys the prophet’s word and is cleansed.
Jesus is baptized
Matthew 3:13–17Jesus comes from Galilee unto John at Jordan.
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