Joshua 3:1

“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.”

"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." - Joshua 3:1
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What does Joshua 3:1 mean?

Joshua 3:1 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "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." This verse marks a significant turning point in…

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Early Rising and New Beginnings: Trusting God at the Rivers Edge

In the narrative of Joshua 3:1, we are presented with a poignant moment in the journey of the Israelites as they stand on the precipice of a monumental transition. The King James Version eloquently states: "And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and…

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A Prayer for Boldness and Faith as We Cross Life's Jordan

Heavenly Father, As I come before You on this day, I am reminded of the moment that Joshua and the children of Israel rose early in the morning, as written in Your sacred word: "And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all…

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Zechariah 3:1 - "And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him."
Joshua 1:3 - "Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses."
Joshua 5:3 - "And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins."
Joshua 9:3 - "¶ And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,"
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Joshua 3:5 - "And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you."
Joshua 3:9 - "¶ And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God."
Zechariah 3:3 - "Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel."
Joshua 8:3 - "¶ So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by night."
Joshua 19:3 - "And Hazar-shual, and Balah, and Azem,"
Joshua 1:10 - "¶ Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,"
Joshua 20:1 - "The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying,"
Joshua 3:7 - "¶ And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee."
Joshua 22:1 - "Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,"
Zechariah 3:6 - "And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying,"
Joshua 18:3 - "And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?"
Joshua 1:12 - "¶ And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,"
Joshua 3:6 - "And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people."
Joshua 1:1 - "Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,"
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