12 stones
1 from each tribe
marked where the miracle took place
Israel carried out Gods instructions
exactly
People crossed first
then the ark
Reuben, Gad and Manasseh=
40,000 fighting men
Jericho is
6 miles west of the Jordan
“They feared him”
refers to Joshua-respect or awe
10th day of the first month
called Nisan- probably March or April
Camped in
Gilgal. Do not know location
In Gilgal how many stones were set up permanently here.
12
Was the stopping of the Jordan just to get the Israelites across?
NO. It was a true sign of Gods power.
Reminded Israel of His power.
Jericho is made aware of Gods power