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Jordan River, Jordan
Facts:
The Jordan River is a river that flows from north to south, and forms the eastern boundary of the land that was called Canaan.
- Today, the Jordan River separates Israel on the west from Jordan on the east.
- The Jordan River flows through the Sea of Galilee and then empties into the Dead Sea.
- When Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan, they had to cross the Jordan River. Because it was too deep, God miraculously stopped the water from flowing so they could go across.
- Often in the Bible the Jordan River is referred to as "the Jordan."
(See also: canaan · saltsea · seaofgalilee)
Bible References:
- Genesis 32:9-10
- John 01:26-28
- John 03:25-26
- Luke 03:3
- Matthew 03:4-6
- Matthew 03:13-15
- Matthew 04:14-16
- Matthew 19:1-2
Examples from the Bible stories:
*15-02 The Israelites had to cross the Jordan River to enter into the Promised Land. *15-03 After the people crossed the Jordan River, God told Joshua how to attack the powerful city of Jericho. *19-14 Elisha told him (Naaman) to dip himself seven times in the Jordan River.