Did they cross the Jordan or not?

Claim:

Joshua 3:17 teaches that the Jews crossed the Jordan, but Joshua 4:4-11 states that they were still in the Jordan. Which is true?

Response:

The priests stayed in the middle of the river. Then, in Joshua 4:4, men from the twelve tribes came back to where the priests were still standing to commemorate God’s deliverance. God wanted them to be witnesses of this event.

About The Author
James Rochford

James earned a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, graduating magna cum laude. He is the founder of Evidence Unseen and the author of several books. James enjoys serving as a pastor at Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and their two sons.