Jordan, the River

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Despised by foreigners Eastern boundary of Canaan Empties itself into the Dead Sea Ferry boats often used on Fordable in some places Moses not allowed to cross Often overflowed Overflowing of, called the swelling of Jordan Passage of Israel over: A pledge that God would drive the Canaanites, &c out of their land. Passage of Israel over: Alluded to. Passage of Israel over: Commemorated by a pillar of stones in Gilgal. Passage of Israel over: Commemorated by a pillar of stones raised in it. Passage of Israel over: In an appointed order. Passage of Israel over: Preceded by priests with the ark. Passage of Israel over: Promised. Passage of Israel over: Successfully effected.

Remarkable events connected with: Baptism of multitudes by John the Baptist. Remarkable events connected with: Baptism of our Lord. Remarkable events connected with: Division of its waters to let Israel pass over. Remarkable events connected with: Healing of Naaman the leper. Remarkable events connected with: Its division by Elijah. Remarkable events connected with: Its division by Elisha. Remarkable events connected with: Return of its waters to their place. Remarkable events connected with: Slaughter of Moabites. Remarkable events connected with: Slaughter of the Ephraimites. The Jews had great pride in The plains of: Afforded clay for moulding brass, &c. The plains of: Chosen by Lot for a residence. The plains of: Exceeding fertile. The plains of: Infested with lions. The plains of: Thickly wooded.