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2 Kings 2:8
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And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.
About 2 Kings 2:8
2 Kings 2:8 from 2 Kings speaks directly to The Jordan River in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the history literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Joshua 3:17
“And the priests that bare 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 clean over Jordan. ”
- Joshua 4:7
“Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.”
- 2 Kings 5:14
“Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.”
- Matthew 3:6
“And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.”
- Matthew 3:13
“Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.”
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How to Apply 2 Kings 2:8
Study 2 Kings 2:8 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 2 Kings. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of The Jordan River in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.