Jacob's Ford

JACOB’S FORD. Some affirm Jacob’s Ford to be above the mouth of the river Jordan, in the Sea of Tiberias, and below Cæsarea Philippi, at the place where at present there is a bridge. But there is no probability, that Jacob passed the Jordan in this place. It is much more likely that he passed it at Bethsan, or somewhere near it; since it is certain that at his return from Mesopotamia, he crossed the Jabbok at Mahanaim, and from thence went to Peniel, and Succoth, which are near Beth-san, and at a great distance from this supposed Ford of Jacob. Now it appears, that he passed the Jordan in the way to Haran, at the same place where he crossed it at his return; since he says, With my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now am I become two bands.

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