Passage
Places & Geography • Old Testament
In Scripture, a passage may refer to a river ford, mountain gorge, or route through a region. The term is used especially of crossings or difficult ways near the Jordan and in the mountains.
Biblical Usage
The term is associated with Israel’s movements near the Jordan and with military routes through difficult terrain. It refers to the Jordan fords used in the conflict between Gilead and Ephraim and to rocky passes involved in the events of Saul’s reign.
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