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The City of Adam
This post-Deluvian city is the scene of a miracle referred to in Joshua 3:16. It stood “beside Zarethan,” on the west bank of Jordan (1 Kings 4:12).
At this city, the water flow was stopped and rose up “upon an heap” when the Israelites’ passed over the river (Joshua 3:16).
The site of this city has been identified with Tell ed-Damye on the east bank of the Jordan River. Nearby is the modern Jordanian village of Damia.
Damia, Jordan —satellite view
More information
- What miracles are mentioned in the Bible?
- Is it logical to believe that the biblical miracles really happened?
- “Miracles are not possible,” some claim. Is this true?
Article Version: March 19, 2019