What happensPermalink
Israel commemorates crossing the Jordan with twelve stones taken from the dry riverbed for the purpose of teaching their descendants of this miraculous initial entry into the Promised Land. They camp near Jericho.
Why it mattersPermalink
Joshua sets up seven stone memorials to teach Israel’s descendants their history and the power of God; this is the first. Jericho is the first Canaanite city Israel conquers.
Key versePermalink
On that day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they stood in awe of him just as they had stood in awe of Moses, all the days of his life.