Lunar Sabbath
a time tested tradition

    Jordan Crossing

    Very High Level 1

    Fact

    Israel crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land in 1406 BC

    Evidence

    • Exodus occurred in 1446 BC (calculated from 1 Kings 6:1)

    • 40 years of wilderness wandering (Numbers 14:33-34)

    • 1446 BC - 40 years = 1406 BC

    • Joshua 4:19 - crossed on the 10th of the first month

    • Joshua 5:10-12 - kept Passover on the 14th, ate produce on the 16th

    Supporting Facts

    Exodus Date Very High

    Read in Context

    Depends On

    Exodus Date Very High

    Required By

    Jordan Crossing Calendar Test High

    The Jordan Crossing provides another historical test case for verifying the calendar. Joshua 5 describes the sequence of Passover and First Fruits that helps confirm the lunar Sabbath system.