Jordan River

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Jordan Valley · Modern Location: Israel / Jordan · Coordinates: 31.85, 35.55 · Location Precision: regional

Connected Biblical Figures

• Naaman (traveled to)
• Oreb prince of Midian (died at)
• Zeeb prince of Midian (died at)

Events at this Location

• Elijah is taken to heaven in a whirlwind
• Naaman is healed of leprosy in the Jordan
• Israel crosses the Jordan River
• Jesus is baptized in the Jordan
• Ephraim Captures and Slays Oreb and Zeeb at the Jordan

Associated Journeys

• Jesus’ ministry: Galilee to Jerusalem
• Joshua: Crossing the Jordan to the Promised Land
• Naaman’s Journey to Cleansing: From Damascus to the Jordan

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