And the priests that bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed completely over Jordan.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Jericho, at Beth bara, which was five or six leagues from the Dead Sea, all which space was left dry. Jericho was three leagues from the Jordan. (Calmet) Girded. Septuagint, "ready "preparing the way for all the army. Hebrew, "firm "and undaunted. (Haydock) A great part of the day must have been spent in crossing the river, and erecting the two monuments. (Menochius)

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