Joshua 3:1

Joshua 3:1-13. The Preparation for the Passage of Jordan

1. they removed from Shittim They descended from the upper terraces of the valley of Jordan, from "the Grove of Acacias," to the level of the river.

to Jordan Speaking strictly, Jordan has a threefold bank:

(a) The lowest, at the edge of the river, which in spring is frequently inundated, owing to the melting of the snow on Hermon;

(b) The middle bank, which is covered with a rich vegetation;

(c) An upper bank, which overhangs the river.