Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. New Living Translation Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia Grove and arrived at the banks of the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing. English Standard Version Then Joshua rose early in the morning and they set out from Shittim. And they came to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. Berean Standard Bible Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they crossed over. New American Standard Bible Then Joshua got up early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they spent the night there before they crossed. NASB 1995 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. NASB 1977 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. Legacy Standard Bible Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. Amplified Bible Joshua got up early in the morning; then he and all the children of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they spent the night there before they crossed [the river]. Christian Standard Bible Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joshua started early the next morning and left the Acacia Grove with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan and stayed there before crossing. American Standard Version And Joshua rose up early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel; and they lodged there before they passed over. Contemporary English Version Early the next morning, Joshua and the Israelites packed up and left Acacia. They went to the Jordan River and camped there that night. English Revised Version And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel; and they lodged there before they passed over. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joshua got up early the next morning. He and all the Israelites left Shittim. They came to the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing. Good News Translation The next morning Joshua and all the people of Israel got up early, left the camp at Acacia, and went to the Jordan, where they camped while waiting to cross it. International Standard Version Joshua got up early the next morning. Accompanied by all the Israelis, he set out from the Acacia groves and arrived at the Jordan River, where they encamped before crossing it. NET Bible Bright and early the next morning Joshua and the Israelites left Shittim and came to the Jordan. They camped there before crossing the river. New Heart English Bible Joshua rose up early in the morning; and they moved from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel. They lodged there before they passed over. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEarly the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. World English Bible Joshua got up early in the morning; and they moved from Shittim and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel. They camped there before they crossed over. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua rises early in the morning, and they journey from Shittim, and come to the Jordan, he and all the sons of Israel, and they lodge there before they pass over. Young's Literal Translation And Joshua riseth early in the morning, and they journey from Shittim, and come in unto the Jordan, he and all the sons of Israel, and they lodge there before they pass over. Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will rise early in the morning; and they will remove from Shittim and they will come even to Jordan, he and all the sons of Israel, and they will pass the night there before they will pass over. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Josue rose before daylight, and removed the camp: and they departed from Setim, and came to the Jordan, he, and all the children of Israel, and they abode there for three days. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Joshua arose in the night, and he moved the camp. And they departed from Shittim, and they went to the Jordan: he, and all the sons of Israel, and they remained there for three days. New American Bible Early the next morning, Joshua and all the Israelites moved from Shittim and came to the Jordan, where they stayed before crossing over. New Revised Standard Version Early in the morning Joshua rose and set out from Shittim with all the Israelites, and they came to the Jordan. They camped there before crossing over. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joshua rose early in the morning; and they journeyed from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there and did not cross over. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua arose early in the morning and they picked up from Sittim, and all those of the house of Israel came unto the Jordan, and they lodged there and they did not cross over OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and they removed from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel; and they lodged there before they passed over. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and departed from Sattin; and they came as far as Jordan, and lodged there before they crossed over. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Crossing the Jordan1Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2After three days the officers went through the camp… Cross References Exodus 14:1-31 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon. / For Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, ‘They are wandering the land in confusion; the wilderness has boxed them in.’ ... Numbers 33:50-56 On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan, / you must drive out before you all the inhabitants of the land, destroy all their carved images and cast idols, and demolish all their high places. ... Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Joshua 1:10-11 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people: / “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’” Joshua 4:19-24 On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho. / And there at Gilgal Joshua set up the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan. / Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What is the meaning of these stones?’ ... Psalm 114:3-5 The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. Matthew 3:13-17 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. / But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” / “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him. ... John 1:28 All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. Acts 7:44-45 Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. / And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, 2 Kings 2:6-8 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. / Then a company of fifty of the sons of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing Elijah and Elisha as the two of them stood by the Jordan. / And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. 2 Kings 2:13-14 Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. / Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over. Psalm 66:6 He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him. Treasury of Scripture 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 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. Genesis 22:3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. Psalm 119:60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. Shittim Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. Numbers 25:1 And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab. Micah 6:5 O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD. Jump to Previous Camped Children Crossed Crossing Early Israel Israelites Jordan Joshua Journey Lodged Morning Moved Moving Night Passed Removed Rose ShittimJump to Next Camped Children Crossed Crossing Early Israel Israelites Jordan Joshua Journey Lodged Morning Moved Moving Night Passed Removed Rose ShittimJoshua 3 1. Joshua come to Jordan2. The officers instruct the people for their passage 7. The Lord encourages Joshua 9. Joshua encourages the people 14. The water of Jordan are divided Early the next morning This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and readiness in Joshua's leadership. Rising early is often associated with diligence and devotion in Scripture, as seen in the lives of Abraham (Genesis 22:3) and David (Psalm 5:3). It reflects Joshua's commitment to God's command and the importance of the task ahead. Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites They went as far as the Jordan where they camped before crossing over Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading them into the Promised Land. His name in Hebrew, "Yehoshua," means "The LORD is salvation," which is significant as he leads the people into a new phase of God's promise. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. 3. Shittim A location east of the Jordan River, in the plains of Moab, where the Israelites were camped before crossing the Jordan. It is significant as the last encampment before entering the Promised Land. 4. The Jordan River A significant geographical and spiritual boundary for the Israelites. Crossing it symbolizes entering into the promises of God and leaving behind the wilderness experience. 5. The Crossing This event marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history, symbolizing a transition from the old to the new, from wandering to possessing the land promised by God. Teaching Points Leadership and ObedienceJoshua's leadership is marked by obedience to God's commands. As believers, we are called to follow godly leadership and be obedient to God's direction in our lives. Preparation for God's Promises The Israelites' journey from Shittim to the Jordan signifies preparation. We must prepare our hearts and lives to receive and walk in the promises God has for us. Faith in Transition Crossing the Jordan required faith. In our lives, transitions often require us to trust God beyond what we can see or understand. God's Timing The early morning departure signifies readiness and urgency in following God's timing. We should be attentive and responsive to God's timing in our lives. Community in Faith The Israelites moved together as a community. Our faith journey is not solitary; we are called to walk alongside others in the body of Christ. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 3Why is there no clear extra-biblical record or archaeological evidence for this mass crossing in Joshua 3? How does the crossing in Joshua 3 compare with contradictory or differing accounts of water-parting miracles elsewhere in the Bible? What are Shittim in the Bible? What lies east of the Jordan River?III. THE PASSAGE OF JORDAN (Joshua 3:1 to Joshua 4:18, inclusive).Joshua 3:1-6, preliminaries; 3:7- 4:14, the passage of the people and Joshua 4:15-18, the passage of the ark itself. (1) They removed from Shittim.--See Note on Joshua 2:1. Shittim may be called the last stage of the Exodus of Israel, "their journeyings according to their goings out" (Numbers 33:2). The march from Shittim to Jordan is their first march under Joshua--the first stage of their Eisodus or coming in. . . . Verse 1. - And Joshua rose up early in the morning, i.e., after the return of the spies, and most likely (see Joshua 1:10, 11) on the morning on which the announcement was made to the children of Israel that they were to cross the Jordan. "This newes is brought but overnight, Joshua is on his way by morning, and prevents the sunne for haste. Delays, whether in the business of God or our owne, are hatefull and prejudiciall. Many a one loses the land of promise by lingering; if we neglect God's time, it is just with Him to crosse us in ours" (Bp. Hall). And they removed from Shittim. Literally, from the acacias (see note on Joshua 2:1). To do this completely, and to be quite ready for the crossing, would, as Rosenmuller thinks, require the greater part of three days. But it adds that "they lodged (לִין) there before they passed over." But this need be no difficulty. The great mass of the people could easily leave the acacia meadows on the higher ground, and encamp on the brink of the Jordan, while the remaining two days might be spent in making the necessary arrangements for the crossing. For we must remember (as Keil observes) that, not only a body of armed men, but their women and children, and all their possessions, had to be led safely across. "Though they were not told how they should pass the river, yet they went forward in faith, having been told (Joshua 1:11), that they should pass it" (Matthew Henry).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Early the next morningבַּבֹּ֜קֶר (bab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֨עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites got up וַיַּשְׁכֵּם֩ (way·yaš·kêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning and left וַיִּסְע֣וּ (way·yis·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey Acacia Grove מֵֽהַשִּׁטִּ֗ים (mê·haš·šiṭ·ṭîm) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7851: Shittim -- a place East of the Jordan, also a wadi perhaps West of Jerusalem with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites. בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son They went וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go as עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while far as the Jordan, הַיַּרְדֵּ֔ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine where they camped וַיָּלִ֥נוּ (way·yā·li·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate before טֶ֥רֶם (ṭe·rem) Adverb Strong's 2962: Non-occurrence, not yet, before crossing over. יַעֲבֹֽרוּ׃ (ya·‘ă·ḇō·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on Links Joshua 3:1 NIVJoshua 3:1 NLT Joshua 3:1 ESV Joshua 3:1 NASB Joshua 3:1 KJV Joshua 3:1 BibleApps.com Joshua 3:1 Biblia Paralela Joshua 3:1 Chinese Bible Joshua 3:1 French Bible Joshua 3:1 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 3:1 Joshua rose up early in the morning (Josh. 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