It may not be widely known, but Jordan is a country with biblical history. One of the most famous biblical kingdoms, Gilead, was in Jordan, as well as the kingdom of Moab. The Bible rarely mentions Jordan directly, but there are a few biblical events that happened in Jordan. Perhaps the most significant was the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. The Israelites had to cross through Jordan to get to the Promised Land, though they ran into some trouble with the kingdom of Edom. Moses could only see the Promised Land from the top of Mount Nebo, where he died. Jordan is significant in the Bible, yet rarely discussed. The only time Jordan is ever discussed is when it comes to the Jordan River. Even today, thousands of people flock to the Jordan River to be baptized. With it being the site of so much biblical history, there are numerous biblical sites to visit in Jordan. By visiting the following sites, you’re able to travel through time and walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Visit
Crisis of Identity
December 31, 2020
The book of Isaiah identifies the author as Isaiah, son of Amoz (cf. 1:1). According to Jewish tradition, Amoz was a brother to King Amaziah (796-767 BC). Amaziah was the father of Uzziah; thus, the prophet Isaiah was the first cousin of King Uzziah. He ministered at the courts of the King and had at least two sons: Shear-Jashub, meaning “a remnant shall return” (Isa 7:3), and Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, literally “swift is booty, speedy is prey” (Isa 8:3).
Ellen G. White said,
The reign of Uzziah was drawing to a close, and Jotham was already bearing many of the burdens of state, when Isaiah, of the royal line, was called, while yet a young man, to the prophetic mission.[1]