Key Information
Jordan River
| Type | River |
| Discharge Volume | Up to 971 cubic feet a second |
| Length | 223 miles |
| Depth | 3 to 10 ft |
| Source | Confluence of Hasbani River and Dan River |
Learning Point
- Being the scene of several important Bible events, the Jordan River has long been key to the land that surrounds it. It provides the water that goes into the Red Sea.
Project
- Draw the Jordan River with a scene from a Bible event that happened there.
- Overview
- Dead Sea
Location
| Located in | Israel, Jordan & Syria |
Fun Facts
- The source of the Jordan is found around the foot of Mount Hermon.
- Though it is 223 miles long, its meandering course means it covers only 124 miles.
- The land along the Jordan Valley has very little water, but water that drains off land higher up is water contributes to its flow.
- In recent years irrigation completed along the river has diminished how much water enters the Red Sea.
Past Lessons
| 96 | January 8, 2024 | (North America) |