Joshua 3:1 Meaning and Explanation
“And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joshua leads Israel from Shittim to the bank of the Jordan, where they camp before crossing into the promised land.
What Does Joshua 3:1 Mean?
Joshua has taken up the mantle Moses left behind, and the long years of wilderness are nearly over. He rises early and moves the whole nation from Shittim, their last camp east of the river, down to the edge of the Jordan. There they lodge, waiting on the brink of everything God had promised.
Rising early is the quiet mark of a heart ready to obey. The people do not yet know how they will cross; they only know to come and wait at the water's edge. Before God acts, He often asks us simply to draw near and stand ready, trusting that the way forward will open when the time is His.
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What does Joshua 3:1 mean?
Joshua leads Israel from Shittim to the bank of the Jordan, where they camp before crossing into the promised land.