Joshua 4:8
"then you shall tell them, ‘Because the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the LORD’s covenant. When it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever.’”"
Key Reflection
In Joshua 4:8, God instructs Joshua to set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan River as a lasting reminder of the miraculous parting of the waters that occurred when the Israelites crossed over with the ark of the covenant. This event was not just a divine sign but also a powerful demonstration of God's presence and power, ensuring that future generations would remember how He had delivered them from their enemies by drying up the river before their eyes.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes