Joshua 3:6

Key Reflection

Joshua 3:6 instructs the Israelites to sanctify themselves, a ritual purification practice common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, preparing them spiritually and physically for divine intervention. The Israelites would understand that tomorrow marked a significant moment, as they were about to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land, an event laden with both anticipation of God's miraculous works and the expectation of overcoming their enemies through divine power.