Deuteronomy 31:23

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He gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them: and I will be with you.

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The Exodus RouteThe route of the Israelites out of Egypt through the Sinai wilderness toward Canaan.

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The Jordan River marked the boundary between the wilderness and the promised land of Canaan. In this charge to Joshua, Israel’s crossing of the Jordan underscores that God’s promise is about to be fulfilled, while Joshua is commissioned to lead them under God’s presence and command.

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Deuteronomy 31:23 mentions Jordan.

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