Which river did the Israelites cross on dry ground to enter the Promised Land?
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Correct answer: Jordan
In Joshua 3, the waters of the Jordan River were miraculously stopped at a town called Adam, allowing the Israelites to cross into Canaan. This event mirrored the crossing of the Red Sea during the Exodus.
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