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May 29, 2024 · The Jordan River, approximately 186 miles (300 km) in length, meanders south, draining the waters of Lake Tiberias (better known as the Sea of Galilee), the Yarmūk River, and the valley streams of both plateaus into the Dead Sea, which occupies the central area of the valley.
6 days ago · Stretching approximately 251 kilometers (156 miles), it flows through the Middle East, forming part of the border between Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west. Dive into the depths of this iconic river as we explore ten fascinating facts that illuminate its rich heritage.
2 days ago · The Dead Sea is a salt lake is bordered by Jordan to the east and Palestine's Israeli-occupied West Bank and Israel to the west. It is an endorheic lake, meaning there are no outlet streams. The Dead Sea lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, a geographic feature formed by the Dead Sea Transform (DST).
May 28, 2024 · Where did they head, and how did they reach the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land? Exodus Route Their goal was the land of Canaan, yet Moses did not take the shortest route—about 250 miles [400 km] along the sandy coast—which would have led straight through Philistia, enemy territory.
May 13, 2024 · Jericho is famous in biblical history as the first town attacked by the Israelites under Joshua after they crossed the Jordan River (Joshua 6). After its destruction by the Israelites it was, according to the biblical account, abandoned until Hiel the Bethelite established himself there in the 9th century bce (1 Kings 16:34).
3 days ago · Jericho is located in the Jordan Valley, with the Jordan River to the east and Jerusalem to the west. In 2017, it had a population of 20,907.
May 31, 2024 · The highlights were Petra (a huge site full of astonishing buildings carved out of the stone cliffs), the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized and which was just feet from Israel.
